5 Dipping Sauces in 5 Minutes (perfect for almost anything dippable!)
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Yummy bite-sized appetizers and an amazing Dipping Sauce are a go-to when it comes to Game Day Snacks. Today I have five easy Dipping Sauce Recipes that will complement almost every dippable appetizer you’re serving and put your snack tray over the top!
5 Easy Dipping Sauce Recipes for Your Next Party:
Get ready to impress your guests with these five incredibly simple dipping sauce recipes, each of which can be whipped up in just five minutes (not including the time it takes to clean your blender, of course!). Offering a variety of flavorful dipping sauces will elevate your appetizer spread to new heights, making every bite even more enjoyable. From tangy and zesty to creamy and savory, these sauces are sure to delight your taste buds and enhance the overall experience of your gathering!
Favorite Finger Foods for Dipping
Our family will always take advantage of any opportunity to get together with friends; gameday is a perfect reason. Food, fun, and watching the game with friends on a big-screen TV (no matter which team we’re rooting for) beat out actual tailgating in the extreme Texas weather any day.
When we host a party, a few staple foods always appear on the menu: queso and chips, burgers and brats, and, of course, a selection of easy finger-food-sized snacks. And all those yummy finger foods need dipping sauces!
Why You Need These Dipping Sauces in Your Life:
Mozzarella Sticks, Jalapeno Poppers, Meatballs, Chicken Rollups, Potato Skins, French Fries, Wings—you name it, we love it! All of these finger snacks are great on their own, but they are so much better with an amazing dipping sauce!
Sure, you can toss together some ranch dressing and yogurt and call it a day, but for the ultimate game day spread, you need a little variety in your dipping. Easy dips, like:
- Honey Mustard
- Chipotle Aioli
- Yum Yum Sauce
- Avocado Ranch
- Marinara
Any one of these five easy sauces will elevate your appetizer tray!
Kitchen Tools Needed
The best part of these dipping sauce recipes is that they are super simple to make, and a few can be made with just a fork! (Like the Avocado Ranch or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce.)
But if you’re making any of these simple sauces in bulk, I recommend using a more powerful kitchen tool. (You definitely need a power chopper to dice the chipotle peppers in the Chipotle Aioli.) You can use a blender, nutri ninja, or my new favorite toy – my mini Cuisinart chopper and have all these dipping sauces ready to go in just about 5 minutes.
What is the best dipping sauce?
That is a difficult question to answer as it depends on your tastes and what you are dipping.
My favorite from the list below is the Chipotle Aioli, but I think the best all-around dipping sauce is the Yum Yum sauce.
It has the most ingredients of all the dipping sauces on this list, but it tastes great with almost everything. It doubles as a topping for burgers, salad dressings, and chicken, and it even goes well with seafood like shrimp or sushi!
5 Easy Dipping Sauce Recipes and Ideas for your Next Party:
Here are the five dipping sauce recipes and ideas that come together in five minutes flat. (This does not include the time it takes to wash out your blender, lol.) Multiple dipping sauce choices will put your appetizer tray over the top, I promise!
Recipe Tips
- Start with Fresh Ingredients: When possible, always use fresh herbs and spices in your dipping sauces. They bring vibrant flavors that dried or old ingredients can’t match.
- Make ahead: You can prepare each sauce in advance. Sauces often taste even better after sitting for a bit, allowing the flavors to meld together and become more intense.
- Fast prep: Use a blender for even faster prep. (See notes above about my favorite blenders.)
- Don’t forget about presentation: Serve sauces in small bowls or cups, garnishing with a touch of fresh herbs or a sprinkle of spice for added visual appeal. Small chalkboard signs or paper cards are always useful to identify which sauce is which.
- Freeze for Future Use: If you’ve made a large batch, consider freezing portions in ice cube trays. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag for easy, single-use portions.
(Scroll to the bottom to print all these recipes at once.)
Easy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe
(Who doesn’t love honey mustard?)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Whisk all the ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
Quick Chipotle Aioli
(Kinda’ spicy, but my personal fave.)
Ingredients
- 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (reserve 2 tsp of the Adobo Sauce)
- 1 cup Mayo
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- squeeze or two of lemon juice
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients (including the 2 teaspoons of Adobo sauce) in a blender and blend. Scrape the sides as needed and blend ’til the peppers are completely purred into the dip.
Avocado Ranch
(my son’s fave)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Mayo (use greek yogurt for a healthier version)
- 1 Avocado
- 1 tbsp Ranch seasoning (plus more if needed)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- water, if needed
- optional: a bit of cilantro complements this dip
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients, except water, into blender and blend. Taste and add more ranch seasoning if needed. Add water a teaspoon at a time until sauce reaches desired thickness.
Yum Yum Sauce
(lil’ missy’s fave- I think she likes the touch of sweetness in this one.)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Mayo
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or ketchup)
- 3 tsp rice wine vinegar (or water)
- 2 tsp white granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- Optional: hot sauce, cayenne pepper, dried red pepper flakes or sriracha if you like a bit of kick
Instructions:
Whisk all ingredients until combined. If you feel the sauce needs to be thinned out, you can add a few teaspoons of water (a teaspoon at a time.) Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Marinara Sauce
Perfect for Mozzarella sticks!
Ingredients:
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (or 1/8th tsp of garlic powder)
- 3 to 4 basil leaves, diced (or 1 tsp dried basil – make sure it is fresh)
- optional for a bit of kick: a pinch of crushed red pepper
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree. If desired, warm in the microwave or over stovetop.
Storage Suggestions
To ensure your dipping sauces stay fresh and delicious, store them covered in the fridge, where they will last for up to one week. Enjoy every drop!
Want more Party food ideas? Check out these posts:
- No Bean Chili – everyone will love this chili
- 3 Ingredient Pulled Pork – Everyone always asks for the recipe.
- Easy Corn Dip – so good!
- Easy Sausage Balls – An oldie but a goodie!
- Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers – you can’t go wrong with jalapeno poppers. (includes oven instructions.)
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5 Dipping Sauces in 5 Minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
Five easy Dipping Sauce Recipes that will complement almost every dippable appetizer you’re serving! Including Easy Honey Mustard, Quick Chipotle Aioli, Avocado Ranch, Yum Yum Sauce, and Marinara Sauce.)
Ingredients
- 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (reserve 2 tsp of the Adobo Sauce)
- 1 cup Mayo
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- squeeze or two of lemon juice
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Mayo
- 1 Avocado
- 1 tbsp Ranch seasoning (plus more if needed)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- water, if needed
- 1 cup Mayo
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or ketchup)
- 3 tsp rice wine vinegar (or water)
- 2 tsp white granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- Optional: hot sauce, cayenne, dried red pepper flakes or sriracha if you like a bit of kick
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (or 1/8th tsp of garlic powder)
- 3 to 4 basil leaves, diced (or 1 tsp dried basil – make sure it is fresh)
- optional for a bit of kick: a pinch of crushed red pepper
Instructions
Whisk all the ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
Combine all ingredients (including the 2 teaspoons of Adobo sauce) in a blender and blend. Scrape the sides as needed and blend ’til the peppers are completely purred into the dip.
Combine all ingredients, except water, into blender and blend. Taste and add more ranch seasoning if needed. Add water a teaspoon at a time until sauce reaches desired thickness.
Whisk all ingredients until combined. If you feel the sauce needs to be thinned out, you can add a few teaspoons of water (a teaspoon at a time.) Plase in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree. If desired, warm in the microwave or over stovetop.
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