Chips and dip

Chips (crisps) are often served with dipping sauces; together they are referred to by the rhyme chips and dip. Chips used include potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, bean chips, vegetable chips, pita chips, plantain chips and others. Crackers are sometimes substituted, as are crudités, which are whole or sliced raw vegetables. Various different dips may be used in accompaniment to the chip portion. The dish may be served as a party dish, appetizer, 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.