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Homemade Spreads for Any Occasion

Great spreads can transform any snack or meal, and this collection shows you how to make them from scratch. Try silky hummus, herbed cheese spreads, roasted veggie dips, and nut butters—each with a short list of ingredients and clear instructions. Whether you're building a snack board or prepping weekday sandwiches, these recipes are reliable, fresh, and full of flavor. Many include storage tips so you can make a batch and enjoy throughout the week.

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Updated on Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:52:46 GMT

Spreads & Flavorings

Cute cheese ball made to look like a reindeer, complete with pretzel antlers, an olive nose, and eyes, sitting with festive snacks.
Effortless Reindeer Cheese Ball

Creamy cheese shaped like a happy reindeer with pretzel stick antlers, olive eyes, tomato nose. Awesome for parties.

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A hand scoops an orange cheesy dip with red pieces onto a cracker.
Effortless Pimento Cheese Dip

Creamy Southern dip with cheddar, cream cheese, and pimentos. Tastes great as a dip or in a sandwich.

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Cheesy round topped with shiny sweet pecans in a bowl.
Warm Quarter Cheese Spread

Smooth cheese flavored with garlic and onion, finished with brown sugar pecans. Grab it when you’re hosting friends.

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A creamy peanut butter dip in a bowl surrounded by apple slices and pretzels on a rustic board.
Peanut Butter Dip

Sweet, smooth peanut butter dip ready in no time. The perfect snack to share or enjoy solo.

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A black bowl with creamy chicken and tomato dip, topped with fresh cilantro.
Chicken Nacho Dip

A rich, cheesy mix of shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and beans made effortlessly in your slow cooker.

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Hot pizza loaded with pepperoni, green peppers, olives, and bubbly cheese, cut into slices.
Cheese Crust Meal

A crunchy cheese-based no-crust pizza that’s low-carb. Perfect for quick meals, done in 15 minutes.

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A jar filled with creamy tahini, a wooden spoon inside, and toasted sesame seeds scattered nearby.
Quick Creamy Tahini

Fast and creamy tahini paste.

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A rustic wooden table with a bowl of creamy white crème fraîche and a smaller jar beside it.
Creamy Fraiche DIY

Mix heavy cream and buttermilk, leave it overnight, and enjoy fresh and flavorful crème fraîche you made yourself.

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A rich green salsa is poured into a low bowl from a small container.
Roasted Salsa Avocado

Smoky roasted veggies blended with fresh avocado for a creamy, tangy dip that’s great with chips or tacos.

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A small bowl filled with creamy, lightly spiced sauce garnished with green herbs and dotted with seasonings.
Spicy Remoulade

A bold and creamy dip made with mayo, zesty mustard, and spices. A staple in Louisiana cooking and perfect for seafood.

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A close-up of creamy cinnamon butter in a white dish with a spoon resting inside.
Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Spread

Copy that famous restaurant cinnamon honey spread at home. Mix butter, honey, and cinnamon until fluffy and smooth.

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A bowl of creamy beef queso dip topped with diced tomatoes and cilantro, surrounded by tortilla chips.
Beefy Hot Cheese Dip

My buddies suddenly messaged they'd drop by for the match. Grabbed some ground beef from my fridge, dug out cheese from the pantry, and within twenty minutes this warm dip became the night's hero.

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