Dig Into Festive Holiday Party Dips

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved
Holiday party season is in full swing, and that means it's time to graze your way through endless festive bites like your life depends on it. If you're throwing a soiree yourself or you have very important potluck duties, feast your eyes on the very best holiday party dips, ready to be layered, served and scooped.

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If you've ever ordered crab rangoon, you know that the Thai favorite crosses a cream cheese filling with sweet, delicate crab before being fried until golden. Layered Crab Rangoon Dip deconstructs the individual dumplings — sweet and sour sauce and all — and transforms them into a creamy and zesty casserole-sized dip, perfect for scooping up with wonton skins.

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The spicy shrimp dishes native to Louisiana are the inspiration for this New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp Dip. With cayenne, paprika and hits of hot sauce in each bite, sweet shrimp are folded into a creamy base for the heartiest scoop to meet crusty bread.

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Broccoli-cheddar soup lovers will come back for second dips of Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Dip, that's for sure. Instead of using a spoon, scoop up the rich, tangy cheddar with hearty roasted potato wedges or potato chips.