10 Party Dip Recipes Ready in Less Than 5 Minutes

So all your friends realized you're the only one in the group who actually has pay-per-view, and now they're all suddenly crashing your living room to watch the fight. Rather than be resentful of the egregious advantage they're taking of you, do even more right by your people and whip up a sweet or savory party dip! They won't know how little effort it took, and they'll only owe you more later.

Bacon ranch party dip
<a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/5-minute-cheddar-bacon-ranch-dip/" target="_blank">Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven</a>

The directions couldn’t be easier, just stir all this good stuff together. Get the recipe here.

Key ingredients:

  • Bacon
  • Cream cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Greek yogurt
  • Ranch seasoning

 

Okay, so this one sounds a little frightening, but I will personally vouch that it's absurdly delicious. Make sure you have a hearty cracker. The simple recipe is here.

Key ingredients:

  • Imitation crab meat
  • Mayonnaise
  • Spicy seasoning blend
Edible cookie dough
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What can you dip in cookie dough?? More cookies, of course. Recipe here.

Key ingredients:

  • Butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Chocolate chips

 

Cheesy and corny!! Unlike your dad’s jokes, this dip is actually good. Recipe here.

Key ingredients:

  • Canned corn
  • Rotel
  • Mayonnaise
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Ranch dressing mix
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With the help of a microwave, this quick dip comes together in mere minutes -- about the same amount of time it’ll take your friends to eat it all up. Find the recipe here.

Key ingredients:

  • Cream cheese
  • Artichoke hearts
  • Frozen spinach
  • Pepper Jack cheese
  • Mayonnaise

 

Eating this crazy-sweet concoction with apple slices means it's healthy, right? Right?? Recipe here.

Key ingredients:

  • Cream cheese
  • Brown sugar
  • Toffee bits
  • Apples, graham crackers, and/or pretzels
Jalapeno dip
<a href="http://peasandcrayons.com/2015/09/jalapeno-dip.html" target="_blank">Courtesy of Peas and Carrots</a>

With a Greek yogurt base rather than mayo, this dip's actually pretty healthy. The recipe’s right here.

Key ingredients:

  • Jalapeño peppers
  • Cilantro
  • Cream cheese
  • Greek yogurt

 

The smoky, slightly sweet flavor pairs well with all kinds of vegetables. Find the recipe here.

Key ingredients:

  • Feta cheese
  • Cream cheese
  • Mayonnaise
  • Roasted red peppers
  • Jalapeño
Funfetti cheesecake dip
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Honestly, this just tastes like Dunkaroos. Find the recipe here.

Key ingredients:

  • Butter
  • Cream cheese
  • Funfetti cake mix
  • Powdered sugar

All the taste of a pumpkin pie, none of the cook time. Recipe here.

Key ingredients:

  • Cream cheese
  • Powdered sugar
  • Canned pumpkin
  • Sour cream
  • Spices
  • Caramel


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Perry Santanachote is Thrillist's recipes editor. Follow her at @perrysant.