Chips and dip

Chips and dip
Guacamole and hummus with tortilla chips
TypeSnack food
CourseAppetizer, side dish
Serving temperatureHot, cold, or room temperature
Benedictine and sesame crackers

Chips or crisps are often served with dipping sauces; together they are referred to as chips and dip. Chips used include potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, bean chips, vegetable chips, pita chips,[1] plantain chips[2] and others. Crackers are also sometimes used,[3] as are crudités, which are whole or sliced raw vegetables. Various types of dips are used to accompany various types of chips. The dish may be served as a party dish, appetizer, hors d'oeuvre, or snack.

Chips and dip gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1950s, in part due to a Lipton advertising campaign for their French onion dip recipe, sometimes referred to as "California dip". Specialized trays and serving dishes designed to hold both chips and dip were created during this time. Chips and dip are frequently served during the Super Bowl American football game in the United States. National Chip and Dip Day occurs annually in the U.S. on March 23.

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