Summer Dips You'll Be Making All Season Long

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Jun 18, 2025
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Summer is the season of sunshine, good company, and a table full of irresistible dips. Whether you’re hosting a backyard get-together, heading to the beach, or treating yourself to a cozy night in, the right dip can elevate any moment. Keep reading for some of our favorite summer dips that are guaranteed crowd pleasers.

Plus, we’re giving away Tondo Acacia Chip and Dip Bowl to help you dip in style this season. Comment your favorite summer dip from this list or your own recipe for a chance to win! 

Fiesta Corn Dip: Special SheSpeaks Family Recipe!



Ingredients:

  • 3x 11 oz cans southwest/ mexican corn
  • 1 can green chilies
  • ¾ cup mayo
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups finely shredded cheese
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 lime, squeezed
Directions:
Mix all ingredients, including the lime juice. Chill for an hour before serving with Frito scoops.

Spicy Mango Whipped Goat Cheese



Ingredients:
  • 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 6 oz. plain goat cheese, softened
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh mango
  • 1/2 cup mango chutney (preferably Major Grey’s)
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped roasted, salted cashews 
  • Pita chips, for serving 
Directions:
  1. In a food processor, pulse cream cheese, goat cheese, garlic, basil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth, 15 to 20 seconds. With the motor running, drizzle in oil and blend until mixture is smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix mango, chutney, and cayenne. Spoon over top of whipped cheese. Top with cashews and more basil. Serve with pita chips alongside.

Avocado Salsa



Ingredients:
  • 2 roma tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 2 avocados, pitted, finely chopped
  • 1 ear corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 2/3 c.)
  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Directions:
  1. Place tomatoes in a strainer or colander set over a large bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit for 5 minutes. 
  2. Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl. Add avocados, corn, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and cumin; season with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and toss to combine.

Buffalo Chicken Dip 



Ingredients:
  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce
  • 4 Tbsp. blue cheese dressing
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 c.), divided
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
  • 10 oz. cooked chicken breast, shredded, chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 2 c.)
  • 1 Tbsp. finely sliced chives
  • Carrots, celery sticks, and tortilla chips, for serving
Directions:
  1. Place a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. In a large bowl, stir cream cheese, hot sauce, blue cheese dressing, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and combined. Fold in 1 cup cheddar and 3 tablespoons blue cheese. Fold in chicken; season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, if needed.
  2. Spread chicken mixture in a 11" x 7" ceramic baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar.
  3. Bake dip until bubbling all the way through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. Top with chives and remaining 1 tablespoon blue cheese. Serve with carrots, celery sticks, and tortilla chips alongside.

Queso Fundido



Ingredients:
  • 6 oz. Mexican chorizo, chopped into small pieces 
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack 
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish 
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook chorizo until golden and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add jalapeño and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. 
  2. Add cheeses to a small baking dish, about 6"-x--8" and stir in chorizo mixture. 
  3. Bake until melty and edges are bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. 
  4. Top with cilantro and serve with chips.

French Onion Dip



Ingredients:
  • 1 cup sour cream 
  • 1 Tbsp. dried chopped onion 
  • 1 tsp. onion powder 
  • 1 pinch garlic powder 
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried parsley  
Directions:
  1. Place sour cream in a small bowl. Add dried onion, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and parsley. Mix together very well until completely uniform. Taste with a chip and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  2. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dried onion to soften. Store in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

Cannoli Dip



Ingredients: 
  • 6 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese drained/strained (that’s 2 cups)
  • 8 ounces full fat mascarpone cheese excess liquid drained (that’s 1 cup)
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips divided
Directions:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta with mascarpone and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, and beat until thick and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix again.
  2. Fold in ¾ of the choc chips. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to 48 hours.
  3. Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips. Serve with broken waffle cones or cannoli chips and fresh strawberries.


Comment your favorite summer dip from this list or your own recipe for a chance to win a Tondo Acacia Chip and Dip Bowl to help you dip in style this season. One blog post comment/entry per member. Multiple entries will not be counted.

One lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a Tondo Acacia Chip and Dip Bowl. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents 18 years or older. Enter through 7/9/25. The winner will be chosen randomly and notified by email. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. 

Thank you to all who entered! Congratulations to our winner, kaylee8.

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Becky54 by Becky54 | BAKERSFIELD, CA
Jul 08, 2025

Avocado Salsa

angellen00 by angellen00 | MANSURA, LA
Jul 08, 2025

I have always enjoyed french onion dip

jenniferrose777 by jenniferrose777 | LAS VEGAS, NV
Jul 08, 2025

French onion dip is always a favorite of mine.

laurie655 by laurie655 | BILOXI, MS
Jul 08, 2025

My favorite is the Buffalo Chicken Dip. I admit I love spicy and this one looks like it would have just the right amount of zing to it!

BlessedVero97 by BlessedVero97 | BROOKLYN, NY
Jul 08, 2025

Because I’ma huge fan of avocado and salsa, I would definitely make the avocado salsa dip. I know that it will taste great once it’s made.

jkmommy1 by jkmommy1 | Truckee, CA
Jul 08, 2025

Avocado all day every day

TheMaven by TheMaven | PELHAM, AL
Jul 08, 2025

French onion dip

RobinAbrams67 by RobinAbrams67 | ASHLAND, OH
Jul 08, 2025

Chili cheese dip is our favorite

Mindy49 by Mindy49 | MCGREGOR, MN
Jul 08, 2025

I've got to go with the Buffalo Chicken dip. It looks absolutely mouth watering!

gkhanch by gkhanch | FARMINGTN HLS, MI
Jul 08, 2025

avocado salsa

Shycat45 by Shycat45 | SANIBEL, FL
Jul 08, 2025

French onion dip sounds amazing

ptowngirl by ptowngirl | PORTLAND, OR
Jul 08, 2025

I would love to try the avocado salsa!

PamelaGannon by PamelaGannon | UXBRIDGE, MA
Jul 08, 2025

FRENCH ONION

ladyangelique by ladyangelique | Clovis, CA
Jul 07, 2025

Queso Fundido

saltpep by saltpep | ELGIN, IL
Jul 07, 2025

My favorite dip is the French Onion Dip!