5 Dinner-Worthy Dips That Pair Perfectly With A Box Of Great Crackers

It’s hard to say no to a great dip. Think of how easy it is to unwittingly finish a delicious box of crackers next to your favorite one, even when you know you have a perfectly fine, non-scoopable dinner on the way. Let’s face it: Oftentimes, the best part of the dinner is simply the dip and crackers.

Luckily, it’s easy to make a dinner spread completely out of dips. From zesty hummus, to tangy buffalo chicken dip, to creamy crab dip, dips can make a great dinner buffet for your next dinner party, book club, or night in with your roommate. Even after an exhausting day at work, an oven-baked dip is easy to prepare, heat up, and enjoy with little-to-no effort. Just add any Town House® crackers and you have a low-maintenance meal to enjoy on your couch or on the go.

We’ve rounded up a few dip recipes from Town House® Crackers that you can enjoy as dinner. Enjoy any of these with one of the many delicious Town House® Crackers for your next event, or your next night in.

Gochujang Chili Crab & Artichoke Dip

Crab dip is amazing. Crab dip and artichoke dip together is even better. Now, add spicy Korean Gochujang paste to that crab and artichoke dip, and it’s a whole different ball game. The butteriness of the crab, the briny artichoke, and the heat of the gochujang paste harmonize perfectly in this dinner dip that you’ll mysteriously find yourself craving all the time.

1. Drain artichoke hearts. Chop and set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F. Soften cream cheese in microwave at high for 15 to 20 seconds.

2. In a mixing bowl, stir the mayonnaise and cream cheese together. Fold in the artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Gochujang. Last, add the crab or imitation-style crab meat.

3. In a separate bowl, melt butter. Add crushed crackers and mix until crackers are coated. Set aside.

3. Spread the crab mixture into a 9-inch pie plate or two 2-cup casseroles plates. Bake, uncovered, at 375°F about 20 minutes or until heated through.

4. Remove dish from oven and top dip with ½ box of crushed crackers. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, then garnish with green onions. Serve with Town House® Pretzel FlipSides® Original Crackers. Makes 32 servings.

Mediterranean Hummus With Crispy Chickpeas & Toasted Sesame Seeds

Mediterranean cultures are masters of the dip-as-dinner spreads, and this Middle Eastern-style dip might just be your new favorite protein-packed vegan dinner. Everyone’s beloved classic mediterranean hummus gets even better with a crispy chickpea topping. Add optional garnishes like roasted red peppers and black sesame seeds, and you have all the texture you could ever want.

1. Open and drain your first can of garbanzo beans, reserving liquid for later.

2. In a food processor or blender, combine beans, tahini, lemon juice, oil, 2 tablespoons of reserved bean liquid, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and blend until smooth. Refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors.

3. After 3 hours, remove your hummus from the fridge. Garnish with crispy chickpeas, toasted sesame seeds, and red peppers. Serve with Town House® Flatbread Crisps Italian Herb. Makes 12 servings.

Curry Lime Chicken Salad

Whip up this chicken salad for a weekday lunch, then enjoy it again for dinner in dip form with a box of Town House® Black Pepper Dipping Thins. Keep prep simple for this chicken dinner recipe by picking up a rotisserie chicken while you’re on a produce run, then surprise yourself with how quick and easy this recipe is to put together.

1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, apple, celery, and red onion.

2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, cilantro, curry powder, lime juice, and salt. Pour into medium bowl and toss to combine with chicken salad.

3. Chill for 1 hour and serve with Town House® Black Pepper Dipping Thins. Makes 6 servings.

Cheesy BLT Ranch Dip

A BLT is an unexpectedly perfect base for two flavors that pair with everything: cheese and ranch. And with the addition of ripe summer tomatoes, crispy lettuce, and flavor-boosting seasonings, this dip brings the best of the season together in a tasty medley that will become your new favorite summer dinner idea.

1. In medium bowl stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, bacon, onion powder, and ranch dressing powder. Fold in tomatoes and cheese. Refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.

2. Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Spoon dip into bowl. Serve with Town House® Sea Salt Dipping Thins. Makes 24 servings.

Chili-Lime Summer Salsa

This salad is light, rich, and fresh enough to get you through the summer. The bite of the lime, cilantro, and onion balance out the luscious sweetness of the mango and pineapple like a dream. What could make it better, you ask? The answer is: chili salt. It’s the perfect healthy summer dinner recipe that can be enjoyed alongside grilled salmon or chicken, or on its own with a bowl of Town House® Pita Crackers Sea Salt.

1. In a small bowl toss together mango, avocado, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, chili salt, and pepper.

2. Spoon mango mixture on top of Town House® Pita Crackers Sea Salt. Serve immediately. Makes 20 servings.