15 Easy Fall Dips (Pumpkin, Apple, & Savory Spreads)

 

15 Easy Fall Dips (Pumpkin, Apple, & Savory Spreads)

15 Easy Fall Dips (Pumpkin, Apple, & Savory Spreads) 🍁

Fall is basically the Super Bowl of snacking season. Between game nights, holiday parties, and cozy nights in with Netflix, you need a good lineup of dips that scream autumn. And no, I’m not just talking about your average salsa or hummus. I’m talking about pumpkin, apple, cheesy, and savory spreads that take your snacking game from “meh” to “pass the chips, NOW.”

So, I pulled together my favorite 15 easy fall dip recipes. These are simple, crowd-pleasing, and oh-so-fall. You’ll find sweet, savory, and everything in between. Ready to make your chips, bread, and apples very, very happy? Let’s go.

1. Pumpkin Pie Dip 🎃

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • ½ cup cream cheese (softened)

  • ½ cup whipped cream or whipped topping

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

  1. Beat pumpkin, cream cheese, sugar, and spice until smooth.

  2. Fold in whipped cream.

  3. Chill and serve with graham crackers or apple slices.

2. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip 🍏

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

  • ½ cup caramel sauce

  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers

  • Apple slices for dipping

Instructions:

  1. Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

  2. Spread on a plate, drizzle with caramel, and top with graham crumbs.

  3. Serve with apple slices.

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3. Savory Pumpkin Hummus

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree

  • 2 tbsp tahini

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • Salt + pepper

Instructions:

  1. Blend chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, oil, and spices until smooth.

  2. Serve with pita or veggies.

4. Maple Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

  • Pinch cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Whip cream cheese with maple syrup.

  2. Stir in pecans and cinnamon.

  3. Spread into a bowl and serve with crackers.

5. Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup spinach, chopped

  • 1 can artichoke hearts, chopped

  • ½ cup cream cheese

  • ½ cup mozzarella

  • ¼ cup parmesan

  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions:

  1. Mix everything in a baking dish.

  2. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until bubbly.

  3. Serve warm with bread or tortilla chips.

6. Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Dip 🍎

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients until smooth.

  2. Serve with apple slices or pretzels.

7. Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained

  • 1 bulb roasted garlic

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • Salt + pepper

Instructions:

  1. Blend beans, garlic, oil, and lemon juice until smooth.

  2. Garnish with olive oil drizzle.

8. Cheddar Beer Dip 🍺

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar

  • ½ cup beer

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Heat all ingredients in a saucepan until melted and smooth.

  2. Serve warm with pretzels.

9. Apple Butter Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese

  • ½ cup apple butter

Instructions:

  1. Spread cream cheese in a dish.

  2. Top with apple butter.

  3. Serve with bagels or crackers.

10. Cranberry Orange Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cranberry sauce

  • ½ cup cream cheese

  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions:

  1. Mix cranberry sauce with cream cheese and zest.

  2. Chill before serving with crackers.

11. Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • ½ cup cream cheese

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

  1. Beat everything together until smooth.

  2. Chill and serve with cookies or pretzels.

12. Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded chicken

  • ½ cup cream cheese

  • ½ cup buffalo sauce

  • ½ cup ranch dressing

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a baking dish.

  2. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until bubbly.

  3. Serve warm with chips or celery.

13. Hot Caramel Apple Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup caramel sauce

  • 8 oz cream cheese

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Spread cream cheese in a baking dish.

  2. Top with caramel and cinnamon.

  3. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, serve warm.

14. Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Ingredients:

  • 2 roasted red peppers

  • ½ cup cream cheese

  • ¼ cup feta cheese

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Blend everything until smooth.

  2. Chill and serve with pita chips.

15. S’mores Dip 🔥

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

  • 1 cup marshmallows

  • Graham crackers for dipping

Instructions:

  1. Spread chocolate chips in a skillet.

  2. Top with marshmallows.

  3. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes until gooey.

Final Bite

Whether you want something sweet and pumpkin-y, apple-spiced, or a savory cheesy dip, these recipes will keep your snack table festive and delicious all season long. Honestly, they’re so good, you might forget about the main course entirely (no judgment here).

So grab a bowl, some chips, or a stack of apple slices—and dip away. 🧡

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