Description
This Kentucky Derby Dip Board is the ultimate southern-inspired party platter, perfect for Derby Day or any festive gathering. Featuring five unique dips—including Mint Julep Fruit Salsa, Hot Brown Dip, and Bourbon Pecan Pie Dip—paired with fresh veggies, sweet cookies, and crunchy dippers, it’s a fun and flavorful way to impress your guests. Easy to prep, highly customizable, and full of southern charm, this board is guaranteed to be the talk of the party.
Ingredients
Mint Julep Fruit Salsa
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½ cup diced pineapple
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½ cup diced mango
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½ cup diced Granny Smith apple
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1 tbsp lime juice
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2 tsp bourbon
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2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
Hot Brown Dip
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8 oz whipped cream cheese
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1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
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1 cup chopped turkey breast
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½ cup canned chopped tomatoes with green chiles
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¼ cup cooked bacon bits
Store-Bought Favorites
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1 cup prepared pimento cheese
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1 cup prepared spinach dip
Bourbon Pecan Pie Dip
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¾ cup light brown sugar
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½ cup light corn syrup
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4 tbsp melted butter
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1 tbsp bourbon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped pecans
Dippers & Extras
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30 tortilla chips
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30 club crackers
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30 petite toasts
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30 melba toasts
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25 Chessman shortbread cookies
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2 cups sugar snap peas
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2 cups carrot chips
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1 large cucumber, sliced
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10 strawberries, halved
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10 chocolate rolled wafer cookies
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8 oatmeal cranberry dunkers
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5 numbered stick candles (wicks removed)
Instructions
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Make the dips:
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Fruit Salsa: Mix fruits with lime juice and bourbon, fold in mint.
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Hot Brown Dip: Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl; heat 3 minutes, stirring each minute.
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Bourbon Pecan Pie Dip: Stir together sugar, corn syrup, butter, bourbon, vanilla, then fold in pecans.
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Assemble the board:
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Place each dip in small bowls, lined vertically on one side of the board.
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Arrange dippers next to their ideal pairings (chips with salsa, crackers with Hot Brown, etc.).
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Fill in gaps:
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Use veggies, fruits, and cookies to fill spaces between rows.
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Garnish:
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Place horse-side-up cookies on dips.
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Add numbered candles for a festive Derby touch.
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Notes
All dips can be prepped up to 1 day ahead.
Keep sauces warm in a slow cooker or thermos if needed.
Label dips for guests, especially with potential allergens.
Use a large board (at least 18×12 inches) for best presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers / Party Platters
- Method: Assembly / Microwave for dips
- Cuisine: Southern American