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Layered dips you can make that will feed the whole team

Here are a few different layered dips that are sure to kick off your party the right way, no matter how large your group is. Of course, if your team is especially large (football-sized instead of basketball-sized), you’ll want to up the quantities in some of these recipes. No need for a referee, just use your judgment. After all, with great layers comes great responsibility.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

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Cheeseburger sliders are certainly yummy, but they can take a lot of prep time. Instead, try this nine-layer bacon cheeseburger dip, which packs the taste of a whole burger in every bite. Food Network makes our food fantasies come true with this recipe.

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BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip

Photo by AllRecipes

That’s right, we’re offering back-to-back bacon dishes on this list. The big difference here? This one is for condiment lovers, as it features both barbecue sauce and ranch dressing along with cream cheese, green peppers, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. AllRecipes enables your bacon addiction with this recipe here.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Photo by How Sweet It Is

You’ve never seen a Buffalo chicken dip like this before. Sure, there’s chicken and cheese, but this baby also boasts ingredients like refried beans, green onions, roasted corn and cooked bacon. And there’s no bones about it! How Sweet It Is to have the recipe right here. 

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California BLT Dip

Photo by Betty Crocker

This BLT dip has more than just three ingredients, as it features cheddar cheese, guacamole and a yogurt/ranch/mayo/cream cheese combo in addition to the usual lineup of bacon, lettuce and tomato. Find this recipe right here.

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Candy Bar Dip

Photo by Serious Eats

Who says dessert dishes can’t be dips too? This sugary snack has seven layers that melt bars of Hershey’s, Crunch, Oh Henry! and Skor with M&M’s, Snickers, PayDays and chocolate-covered pretzels to make… Wait, isn’t that eight layers? You can blame Serious Eats for this recipe at your next dental appointment.

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Chicken Parmesan Dip

Photo by Will Cook for Smiles

Layers of chicken, cheese, marinara and a sour cream/mayo mix melt together to form this heavenly dip that tastes like a big plate of chicken parmesan on a small piece of bread. Try to share if you can. Will Cook for Smiles will put a grin on your face with this recipe.

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Chili Dog Dip

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Who decided that chili dogs are a good game-watching food? You take your eyes off it for one second mid-bite and end up with a lap full of chili, beef and onion. Don’t worry though, this seven-layer chili dog dip is here to save the day. Taste and Tell tells us all about how to make this one here.

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Cowboy Caviar

Photo by Layers of Happiness

Don’t worry, there’s no actual caviar in this dip. (Incidentally, there also isn’t any cowboy in it.) Instead, the recipe features numerous types of beans and peppers, and is a personal favorite of my mother-in-law to whip up at parties. Serve it layered or mixed up like a salsa. This Layers of Happiness recipe lives up to the site’s name.

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Greek Seven-Layer Dip

Photo by SkinnyTaste

This seven-layer dip contains Greek yogurt, hummus, red onion, cucumber, tomato, feta and olives, and it’ll disappear faster than Greece’s economy. Want to go vegan? Simply sub more hummus in place of the yogurt. SkinnyTaste has the skinny on this recipe here.

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Hot Italian Dip

Photo by Eat at Home

“Hot Italian dip” is more than just a nickname for Friends’ Joey Tribbiani; it’s also an awesome party snack. This seven-layer dip stars pesto, with appearances by Parmesan cheese, red peppers, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. After one bite, you’ll exclaim, “How you doin’?” Eat at Home has the recipe here, so you can also eat it at home.

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Indian Dip

Photo by Vanilla & Spice

You’ll definitely want to up the amounts in this seven-layer Indian dip. Not only is the recipe version only capable of feeding two or three people, but this blend of sour cream, yogurt, cheese, peanuts and mango chutney is so addicting that your guests will keep asking for more! The Cooking Mom will clue you in on the exact recipe here.

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Mac & Cheese Tex-Mex Dip

Photo by PopSugar

It may seem like your typical seven-layer Tex-Mex dip at first, but the base of this dish is made of gooey macaroni and cheese. Just add beef, black beans, shredded cheese, tomato, green onion and jalapeños on top to finish. PopSugar has the hookup right here.

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Asian-inspired Dip

Photo by Recipe Tips

The first of a couple Asian-themed dips in the list, this layered Oriental tip pairs chicken or turkey with carrots, cashews, green onions, ginger, garlic and soy sauce with a sweet and sour sauce you can easily make yourself (recipe included). Recipe Tips has the recipe (and some tips) for making this dish.

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Peanut Butter Dessert Dip

Photo by Kraft

This one is our personal favorite. I mean, how can you beat layers of creamy peanut butter, marshmallow cream, Cool Whip, coconut, chocolate and peanuts? Apologies to the other 24 dip recipes. Kraft is our new hero for this recipe.

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Pizza Dip

Photo by Kraft

If you must use a jarred pizza sauce, Classico is always solid bet. (Or feel free to use a homemade variety!) Be sure to add some peppers and pepperoni on top too, and don’t skimp on the bread. Kraft is back again to help you craft your own dip with this recipe.

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Reuben Dip

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This isn’t simply the ingredients to a Reuben thrown into a bowl; it’s much better, thanks to the of addition chili sauce, ketchup and mayo in lieu of traditional Russian dressing. Ron Burgundy would say this Reuben dip is kind of a big deal. Food Network will help you make this quick and easy recipe here.

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Seafood Dip

Photo by AllRecipes

Landlubbers be damned! This seafood dip includes the usual suspects (cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, mayo, tomato and onion) but also adds shrimp, crab and cocktail sauce to the lineup. If this dish floats your boat, AllRecipes has the instructions.

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Southern Seven-Layer Dip

Photo by Endless Summer

As kooky as it sounds, you can actually combine mac & cheese, pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans, and potato chips in a dip without it tasting gross. In fact, we think — and we hope our Southern friends agree — it’s absolutely delicious. Endless Simmer has the recipe here.

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Tex-Mex Dip

Photo by AllRecipes

Beans, sour cream, guac, salsa and cheese anchor this seven-layer señorita. Feel free to add some beef for an adventurous eighth layer! All the thanks goes to AllRecipes for this one.

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Skinny Taco Dip

Photo by iFOODreal

This one is similar to the Tex-Mex dip above, except it uses slightly healthier ingredients and replaces the usual sour cream/cream cheese layer with nonfat Greek yogurt. Don’t forget, beach season starts only a few months after football season ends! Skinny Taste is looking out for your waistline with this recipe.

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Thai Vegan Dip

Photo by Vegan Richa

Not only does this layered dip contain unique ingredients such as peanut butter sauce, bean sprouts and shredded carrots, but it’s also totally vegan! The recipe will also help you make your own nut-butter sauce. Vegan Richa has the recipe hook-up here.

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The Ultimate 47-Layer Dip

Photo by Macey Foronda/BuzzFeed

The good news? This 47-layer dip is sure to shock your party guests, and you’ll forever go down in history as the 47-layer dip host. The bad news? As opposed to the aforementioned 35-layer dip, it’s not entirely practical, and not all the layers truly go well together. But hey, few people get famous doing practical things. Just ask Evel Knievel, Alice Cooper or Lady Gaga. Head over to Buzzfeed for this beast of a recipe.

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Vegan Seven-Layer Mexican Dip

Photo by Minimalist Baker

This recipe is similar to the Tex-Mex dip above, except no animals were harmed, harassed, bothered or looked-at in the making of this dish. Plus, it’s healthier. Thanks to Minimalist Baker for this one.

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