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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

A cheese and tomato dish on a wooden table.
Cream Cheese Herb Log

Cream cheese, herbs, and savory mix-ins combine for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer spread.

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A bowl of dip with chips.
Boat Dip Rotel Ranch

Creamy blend of ranch, Rotel, cheddar, and cream cheese—easy to prep, perfect for parties, no cooking required.

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A bowl of food with a sauce.
Sausage Baked Brie Walnut Rosemary

Melted brie layered with sausage, walnuts, and rosemary, served hot with crostini for dipping.

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A sandwich with meat and cheese on a wooden table.
Prosciutto Cheese Chili Fig Jam

Savor prosciutto, creamy cheese, and chili fig jam, balanced with arugula and balsamic on crusty bread.

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A plate of food with jelly on top.
Cheesy Thumbprint Hot Pepper Jelly

Buttery cheddar thumbprints topped with spicy-sweet pepper jelly, ideal for parties or casual get-togethers.

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A jar of strawberry jam with a green pepper in it.
Jalapeño Strawberry Jam Sweet Heat

Juicy strawberries and jalapeños combine for a vibrant, citrusy, and lightly spicy fruit preserve.

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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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