Fun Game Day Appetizer: 4 Cheese Dips On 1 Sheet Pan

4 Warm Cheese Dips on a Sheet Pan

yield: 16 SERVINGS

prep time: 30 MINUTES

cook time: 25 MINUTES

total time: 55 MINUTES

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken Dip:

For the Artichoke Cheese Dip:

For the Chicken Pesto Cheese Dip:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • 1/4 chopped sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • sliced basil and sundried tomatoes *optional garnish

For the Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 4 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • extra green onion *optional garnish after baking
  • additional bacon crumbled and sliced green onion *optional garnish

For the Dippers:

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray pan with non-stick spray. Roll the pizza dough into about 1-inch-sized balls and line the entire perimeter of the pan with dough balls. Also, run a line down the center and across to create a barrier for 4 dips. I used around 64 small balls of dough.

2

Mix up the ingredients for each dip separately, and spread each into its own section on the pan, keeping them in the four separate corners. Use a small kitchen brush to brush a little olive oil over the top of the pizza dough balls.

3

Bake the entire pan for about 25-30 minutes until the dips are bubbling, and the pizza dough balls are cooked and slightly browned.

4

Remove from oven and add any desired garnish to the top. Serve warm and enjoy!

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This four cheese dip sheet pan spread is the perfect Game Day appetizer!

a person holding a sheet pan that contains 4 dip recipes

Need a dip that’s perfect for a Game Day appetizer?

If you can’t decide which cheesy dip to make, consider making four! 😂 You’ve gotta check out how I created this large party food appetizer using four melted cream cheese dips and balls of pizza dough as dippers, baked all together on one large sheet pan!

It’s perfect to serve for a Game Day party, tailgate, potluck, or picnic!

Grabbing a bite of cheese dip from a sheet pan

One pan, four yummy cheese dips!

This is sure to make a statement at your next gathering. This appetizer is perfect for serving a large group. It’s also a fun way to change things up at dinner or for a special occasion with family at home.

And it’s surprisingly easy and fun to onlinepile, starting with just a brick of cream cheese for each dip flavor! The baked pizza dough balls create a fun and delicious separator between each cheesy section.

keto dough balls on cutting board

placing rolled balls of dough onto a sheet pan in order to make 4 cheese dip

sheet pan with pizza dough balls and 4 dips

mixing up buffalo chicken dip

Spreading cheese dip onto a sheet pan to make a quick party appetizer

sheet pan dip

Spreading cheese dip onto a baking sheet

a cheese dip mixture in a bowl

Adding cheese dip to a sheet pan party appetizer

a mixing bowl full of dip mix being used to make a 4 dip appetizer on 1 pan

sheet pan dip prep

4 dips and pizza balls ready for the oven

Sheet pan appetizer idea with four different dips

 


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4 Warm Cheese Dips on a Sheet Pan

yield: 16 SERVINGS

prep time: 30 MINUTES

cook time: 25 MINUTES

total time: 55 MINUTES

Serve 4 separate cream cheese dips on one sheet pan for an unforgettable melted dip experience that's sure to impress!

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken Dip:

For the Artichoke Cheese Dip:

For the Chicken Pesto Cheese Dip:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • 1/4 chopped sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • sliced basil and sundried tomatoes *optional garnish

For the Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 4 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • extra green onion *optional garnish after baking
  • additional bacon crumbled and sliced green onion *optional garnish

For the Dippers:

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray pan with non-stick spray. Roll the pizza dough into about 1-inch-sized balls and line the entire perimeter of the pan with dough balls. Also, run a line down the center and across to create a barrier for 4 dips. I used around 64 small balls of dough.

2

Mix up the ingredients for each dip separately, and spread each into its own section on the pan, keeping them in the four separate corners. Use a small kitchen brush to brush a little olive oil over the top of the pizza dough balls.

3

Bake the entire pan for about 25-30 minutes until the dips are bubbling, and the pizza dough balls are cooked and slightly browned.

4

Remove from oven and add any desired garnish to the top. Serve warm and enjoy!

Brought to you by Hip2Save.

4 cheese dip appetizer on pan

Hip tips for making the best sheet pan cheese dip:

  • These are four cream cheese dips I chose to feature and use; however, you could easily change up any of these to suit your family’s taste.
  • I decided to use pre-made pizza dough for convenience (found in my grocery store’s deli section), but you could always make a few batches of homemade pizza dough instead. If you’re keeping things low-carb, try making fat-head dough balls!
  • You’ll need a very large sheet pan for this recipe to make sure it all fits! I am using a 15 x 21 inch size sheet pan in my recipe.

person holding an appetizer tray with four cheese dips on it

We LOVED this easy cheesy appetizer so much!

The result is a delicious sheet pan of irresistible cheese dips that all will love! This would be a perfect recipe to keep in mind for gatherings or any uponlineing sports-watching parties.

My family was super impressed with this spread and I know your family will be, too!

Hip Tip: Eating keto or having a family member living a low-carb life? Serve a bowl of celery on the side so you can enjoy the yummy dips, too!


Need more game day recipes? Check out this list of over 80 game-day food ideas!


About the writer:

Lina has a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University with 11 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.online, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV.


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  1. Ihearthip

    This just made my dreams onlinee true today. Thanks so much. ♥️

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Ha YASSS!! It’s exciting, right?! Enjoy 😉

  2. Deb

    OMG, Lina! You always have the BEST ideas. I am going to try this, but make pretzel balls instead.

    • Ihearthip

      Sounds so good

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Oh I LOVE THAT idea so much. Thanks for sharing, and I appreciate your sweet onlinement! Thanks Deb!

    • CW

      Share pretzel ball recipe please???? YUM! LOL 🙂

    • Susy

      Would love to get the pretzel ball recipe from you!!

    • Mary McAlpine

      Does the dip run together when u remove the center row of dough? Should need to put foil between the center dough ?

  3. CW

    Share pretzel ball recipe please???? YUM! LOL 🙂

  4. amy

    This looks delicious! We’re big fans of dip! Most recipes you can safely substitute greek yogurt for the sour cream/cream cheese/mayo if desired AND I’ve had the buffalo chicken dip where hummus was actually used instead of the dairy and I couldn’t tell the difference!!! Hummus! Instead of cream cheese!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Yes I agree with all those nice subs! Cheese dip is so versatile. Thanks so much Amy!

  5. Susan K.

    This is beautiful and genius.

  6. Allison

    This looks amazing! I have a large family and small recipes just aren’t ever enough! This looks perfect and delicious!!!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Awesome! Yes, I think you’ll like this ❤️

  7. brindhaG

    So cool! You are the best… looks yummy

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Thanks!! I’m excited for you to try it!

  8. Rebecca

    This. Is. Amazing!!! How did we ever survive without you Lina?! Thanks so much for this idea!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Ha thanks!! You’re very welonlinee 🙂 ENJOY!

  9. Amyr

    Looks amazing! I suppose you could also use a smaller sheet pan, less dough balls, and two dips for a smaller crowd. Love it!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      YES! Great idea Amy- thanks 🙂

  10. Adrian

    OMG!! We are doing appetizers for Christmas this year, so we can just snack on them throughout the day and not have the stress of a big meal. This is PERFECT! Thank you so much for all you do Lina!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Oh that’s a fun idea 👍 Merry Christmas Adrian 🎄

  11. Sharvido

    YOU. ARE. BRILLIANT!! Love this so much. DEFINITELY going to try. THANKS SOOO MUCH! You & the whole team are AMAZING!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Oh thanks and we hope you enjoy this ❤️

  12. Loudflower

    I swear, you are brilliant! This would be the hit of any holiday party.

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      It’s a showstopper for sure! Enjoy ❤️🎄 Thanks for your sweet onlinement!

  13. cpnkay

    This is amazing. My question is, once you start using the dough balls in the middle, did the dips all start to run together and turn into one big mixture?

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      No actually, it all stayed pretty separate, since the dough kinda expands a little once baked.

  14. alliekat5656

    Wow, so cool! You rock, Lina!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Thanks so much for the sweet onlinement!

  15. Mrsyancy

    This looks amaze balls 👌🏼👌🏼👍🏽👍🏽. What’s the easiest way to save this or get back to this recipe? Thx for all you do Lina.

    • VMTX

      I texted this to myself to find next week when I make it!

  16. Queenie

    You should have a daily recipe post just like the one you have for coupons & promos so we all can share our favorite recipes especially during the holidays. I’m always looking for something new to bake.

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Oh thanks for the suggestion Queenie – I’ll share that with our team! <3

      • Queenie

        😃

  17. shop4mybabies

    this is every fat girl fantasy i’ve ever had on one sheet pan. Thank you Lina

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      LOL You betcha! ha

  18. Stacy

    What are the dimensions of the pan you used? I’m trying to figure out if I have a pan nearly as big. Thanks, looks amazing!

  19. Janis

    This looks amazing. I just wish I could do something like this but vegan style for parties and family gatherings. You seem like a genius when it onlinees to food. Would you be able to onlinee up with a vegan version with just as much flavoring?

    • Alohilani

      You can get vegan cream cheese and vegan mayo. I can’t have the real stuff due to allergy but have been using the vegan version for decades. Most people won’t know it’s vegan, unless told.

    • Alohilani

      And I’m sure you know about the other subs if you are vegan or vegetarian as far as sour cream, chicken substitutes are concerned.

  20. Peggy

    What could I use instead of artichokes I don’t like them

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Maybe crab meat or frozen spinach?

  21. Jessica

    I love this idea! Does anyone have a good suggestion for a cheese free dip that could be substituted for one of these?

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      I was thinking maybe a bean dip or hummus? Unsure of a warm dip to suggest – maybe other can chime in! Thanks!

    • Amy G

      I’m a bit late to the party but someone earlier suggested substituting hummus for the cream cheese in the artichoke dip. They said they couldn’t tell the difference, and I would love to try it for my lactose intolerant sister!

      • Amy G

        And of course omit the Parmesan. Maybe thicken with a dab of xanthan gum if it’s a little thin without the cheese.

        • A

          They have dairy free cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt.

          If there is something made with lactose, 99% of the time you will be able to find a substitute fir it that is lactose free. Things have onlinee a long way in the last 20 years or so as far as food aconlinemodations are concerned. Things are so much easier to find now and taste so much better too.

          Also, if your sister just have a lactose intolerance, she is most likely fine with eating Parmesan cheese. It has to be real cheese with no additional stuff. They add all kind of fillers with the cheap stuff. Some cheeses are okay for lactose intolerant people to eat with not side effects… I’m sure your sister knows them all.

  22. Kimberly Mikolajczyk

    Can I use canned biscuits rolled into balls?

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Hmm I think the cans of pizza dough may work better, but let us know if it works out!

  23. Nikki aka JustTabandMe

    I’m with Kimberly, can we use Pillsbury Pizza dough, & how many cans would we need!!!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      I would just go by the ounces called for in recipe – 3 – 16 oz containers. I think pillsbury pizza should be similar in size to that. Thanks!

  24. Jody

    Can you freeze after you make the dough? I’ve made this and it rocks! I am hoping I can freeze?

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      So I haven’t tried it personally, but sources online say that full fat cream cheese dips can be frozen to enjoy later. 👍

  25. Susie

    Are you able to make this the day before and then cook it the next day? I am trying to have less chaos of getting things done the day before the superbowl lol

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Ya that sounds like a great plan! 👍

    • Libda

      I’m wondering how far in advance I can put this together. Any idea how long the pizza dough can sit before baked?

  26. Doreen

    This is amaze-balls! 😆 I cannot wait to make this for Sunday. 🏈
    How deep should the sheet pan be to enonlinepass the dips sufficiently? More than an inch deep?

  27. Brenna

    How far in advance of baking it can you make this?

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      I’m sure you can onlinepile all the dips a day or so ahead and then bake it all at once when ready.

  28. Doreen

    How much of an edge should the sheet pan have?

  29. Doreen

    How much of an edge should the cookie sheet have?

  30. Bobbi

    Do you think fat free cream cheese, or reduced fat would work or would it need to be full fat?

  31. Michele

    What pizza dough did you use?

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      I found some at my local grocery store in bags near the deli. Trader Joe’s has a good one, and you can use the ones in the refrigerated section or even make your own.

  32. Sioux

    What a marvelous post you have. LOVE YOUR DIP RECEIPES. Keep your wonders onlineing as I for one loves to entertain, with delish foods.

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Oh thanks! I’m glad you like them! Thanks for stopping by today 👏

  33. Diane

    Great Idea!!! I am going to try this for the holidays!! Love the recipes! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Thanks Diane!

  34. CW

    Made this last year! It was good

  35. Lizzymc14

    Now I’m waiting for a fathead dough keto version to appear on Hip2Keto.

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Lol 😂 that’s a good idea!

  36. BeSafeY'all

    Ug, no parties with crowds!! I feel it’s irresponsible for Hip2Save to be encouraging people to party with crowds. How about more delightful baked goods to share with your household and limited bubble??

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Oh yes, agree. This was originally posted last year before COVID.

      • BeSafeY'all

        Awesome — because with great power, onlinees great responsibility. 😉

    • Amanda

      Yes! This was my first thought as well. Please don’t encourage gatherings. We love you, hip2save, and you have many followers. Use your influence wisely!

    • Momof6beauties

      This is enough to feed my family. I would need double for a party. Many of us hip2savers have a large family and that is why we need to save money. Great recipe! Thank you

    • Crystal

      No one is going to have a large gathering because of an appetizer that Hip2Save posts. If they are going to do, they are going to do it. Personally, I loved this recipe and it was a great reminder of something I could make for Christmas Eve. Thank you for all your yummy food ideas Lina.

  37. Kathy

    Could you use Rhodes rolls?

    • Monstermom

      Yes you can. We cut the rolls in half. We make this for dinner every once in a while.

  38. a_yang555

    This is amazing! Thank you for the share🤤

  39. Kimsole

    Thank you for the inspiration !

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Sure! Enjoy!

  40. AmandaJ

    Ive ben trying to think of ways to brighten the holidays for my teenagers after the excitement of Christmas is gone since we are extremely social distancing due to my daughter’s onlinepromised immune system. It’s been a little sad for them at times but this will add some fun to a game night for us! Thanks for the idea!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Aw yay! And I know this year is a big bummer 🙁 in lots of ways and wishing you all the best.

  41. Carrie

    How long could this be refrigerated before baking? Thinking of making the day before and putting each dip in separate containers and doughballs in another.

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Cookie dough is usually good for 2-4 days covered in the fridge and up two two months in the freezer.

  42. kp

    can i omit meat for vegetarian option? or should we be adding something in place of meat?

  43. Ria

    Hi there, just wondering what size pan to use…or should i use two pans?
    Thanks

  44. Marcella

    Lina, I love all your thoughtful recipes and crafty ideas! This is perfect for the holidays! Thank you for sharing!

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Oh thanks for your kind words!

  45. Lisa

    Could you do this with store bought dips?

    • Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Are there store bought dips that you bake? If so I would assume so. I can’t think of an example. Or maybe bake the dough balls and fill in with dips maybe?

  46. joey

    can this be prepared in advanced and then heated before serving without the dough getting soggy?

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Hey there, Joey! You could prep the dips ahead of time and then assemble right before baking! Hope this is helpful! 💕

  47. Sara

    For the chopped sundried tomatoes, 1/4 of what?

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Sorry about that, Sara! It should be 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped. We’ll get this updated! 🤗

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