When serving crisps, you should always offer some dip on the side. The right dip can completely transform the flavour of the crisps and it can really help keep your guests happy while they wait for the meal to be served. It is also great if unexpected guests arrive and you want to put together something delicious in just a few minutes.

Start with the base

All of these creamy dip recipes rely on the main base. This base consists of 100g light soft cheese mixed with 50g of fat-free yogurt. Not only will the dip be creamy, but it will also be on the lighter side for those who are concerned about consuming too many calories.

Garlic and herb

If you want a creamy dip with a delicious garlic flavour, all you need to do is add a crushed garlic clove, some chopped chives, a dash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper. Stir well and enjoy!

Something fishy

If you want a fish-flavoured creamy dip, you can chop up some smoked salmon and add a few sprigs of fresh chopped dill to the base mixture. Since the salmon is smoked, you will not need to add any salt or other condiments.

Spicy time

If you fancy something spicy, mix the base for the creamy dip with some chilli dipping sauce. You can do so according to taste. Do yourself a favour and add small amounts at a time until you reach the desired level of spiciness.

Greek

If you enjoy Greek salad dressing, you will love this creamy dip with Greek flare. Mix the base dip with some grated cucumber along with a handful of mint – finely chopped. This dip is delicious and refreshingly light.

Remember that the best crisps to serve with dips are those that are on the mild or plain side. Each creamy dip listed above has a distinct and fairly strong flavour. So as not to overpower anyone’s pallet, plain crisps are the safest bet. It’s also worth looking for thicker crisps so that they are sturdy enough to hold the weight of the dip without breaking.