Do you love a good dip? How about two dips?

Dips are a great party app, of course, but a great dip can also dress up a sandwich, brighten a brunch spread, or even be a meal on its own. These two dips are some of my favorites – one hot, one cold. One a family recipe, passed down through word of mouth. The other is a recipe I only recently found, but it has its own touch of nostalgia. And, conveniently, both are relatively low in lactose.

Artichoke Dip

My family has been making this artichoke dip for years. Few birthdays, holidays, or large family dinners have passed without a bubbling dish of it on the table next to the wine and sparkling cider. This dip is a real crowd pleaser and comes to together in minutes. It is also low in lactose, as the only dairy is Parmesan cheese (aged cheeses tend to have less lactose than softer, fresher cheeses).

The recipe relies on pantry staples, making it a great option to pull together at the last minute (and someday we will once again have “last-minute” guests!). The canned and jarred artichoke hearts require a quick chop before they are combined with the other ingredients. Bake in a single, large casserole dish until bubbly and golden brown.

Even better, this recipe can easily be made in individual, oven-proof dishes – great for times (like now) when everyone wants to enjoy their own personal dish.

Artichoke Dip

This gluten-free dip will serve you well for fall tailgating, holiday gatherings, and potlucks year-round.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Ingredients

1 can artichoke hearts in water
1 jar artichoke hearts in oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
1 can chopped green chiles or to taste

Instructions

Chop the artichoke hearts into bite-sized pieces.
Combine with mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and green chiles.
Bake, uncovered, in a casserole dish at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Serve with crackers or chips.

Keyword celebrations, quick and easy

Slow Roasted Onion Dip

Growing up, my grandmother would often make a version of onion dip that relied on a dehydrated soup mix for its base. At first, I was quite skeptical of it, but later I began to appreciate it, mostly as an excuse to eat more crunchy, ruffled potato chips. Fast forward a few decades and I encountered a Bon Appetit recipe that I’ve since tweaked to make a new family favorite. Bonus if you can find and use farm-fresh sweet onions.

Find the recipe in this Easy Appetizers post here.

Have you tried these two dips? Comment below if you have!