19 Easy Last Minute COLD Party Dips For A Crowd

If you’re throwing a party, a dip is a MUST. The only thing is that dips are often hard to keep those hot dips warm. So here is a list of COLD party dips that can be made ahead of time and taken out of the fridge last minute! Hooray to having more time!! 🙂

Four dips on a table with peppers and scallions on table.

Cold Party Dips With Cream Cheese or Mayo

Many dips have cream cheese, mayo or sour cream as a base. These ingredients are easy to keep in stock and create a versatile foundation for a deliciously creamy dip! The cold dips I included below are all unique in some way and best of all, super easy to throw together!

Best Taco Dip

The BEST Cold Spinach Dip

Beer Pretzel Dip

Red Pepper Hummus

Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Sour cream onion dip in a bowl with chips in it.

Grandma’s Shrimp Dip

Cold Chili Cheese Dip

Cheese dip with cold chili and chips on the side.

Easy Garlic and Herb Veggie Dip

Garlic and veggie dip with sour cream and veggies on the side.

Crab Dip

Crab over top of cocktail sauce and cream cheese on a plate with a knife.

Cold Party Dips Without Cream Cheese, Mayo or Sour Cream

These cold dips I added below are perfect for ANY party because you know you’ll be suiting everyone‘s dietary needs! Mainly those who may have a dairy allergy or those who are vegan. Either way, these are beautiful and also served cold so minimal prep and quick to pull out!

Greek Garlicky Potato Dip

Greek potato dip with pita bread on the side.

Easy Edamame Dip

Greek Roasted Eggplant Garlic Dip

Eggplant dip with pita triangles around it.

Cold Taco Dip with Cottage Cheese

Cold taco dip in a spoon with cottage cheese, tomatoes and cheese.

Olive Oil Bread Dip (with Fresh Herbs)

Oil dip with fresh herbs on a white plate.

Classic Bruschetta Appetizer

Chopped tomatoes with basil in a bowl with crackers on the side.

Olive Tapenade

Spicy Feta Cheese Spread

Feta cheese dip surrounded by pita triangles.

Restaurant Style Salsa

White Cannellini Bean Dip with Garlic

White bean hummus dip with oil on top and bread on the side.

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Cold Party Dips For A Crowd

As you can see, your cold dip options can still be delicious! With or without dairy, vegetarian to GF, it is easy to please everyone’s tastes while still satisfying all food restrictions! I recommend making all of these dips at least a few HOURS in advance to allow all of the flavors to meld together. You can even make it the night before and let it chill in the fridge for the best results! Happy dipping!

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