I tried five dips from the grocery-store chain Wegmans.
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I tried five of Wegmans' store-brand dips to see which one was my favorite.
The grocery store's sour-cream-based dips impressed me.
I wasn't a huge fan of the artichoke-and-spinach dip, which I thought was a little watery and bitter.
With football season in full swing and holiday parties on the horizon, you might be wondering what the best store-bought dips are.
In my search for the tastiest option, I recently compared five dips from Wegmans, a grocery-store chain with locations across the East Coast. Wegmans, which just opened a new 82,000-square-foot location in Manhattan, New York, has gained a cult following for its store-brand products, prepared foods, and sushi bar, which one Insider reporter said was better than some sushi she's been served at actual restaurants.
The five dips that I tried included the brand's dill dip, French-onion dip, ranch dip, artichoke Asiago dip, and artichoke spinach cheese dip.
Here's how all of the dips ranked, from worst to best.
My least favorite of the five dips was Wegmans' artichoke spinach cheese dip.
Wegmans' artichoke spinach cheese dip.
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The 8-ounce dip cost $7.49 at my local Wegmans in Brooklyn, New York. It was the most expensive dip that I tried.
The dip looked promising, but I did notice some of it seemed a little watery.
Wegmans artichoke spinach cheese dip.
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There were large chunks of spinach and artichoke in the dip.
This dip tasted slightly bitter, in my opinion.
Wegmans artichoke spinach cheese dip.
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The spinach was a touch chunky for my liking, and I didn't get any cheese flavor, which I expected in this "cheese dip." The consistency, like I thought, was also a touch watery, when I would have preferred a creamier dip.
My fourth-favorite dip was the chain's classic ranch dip made with sour cream.
Wegmans ranch dip.
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The 12-ounce dip cost $2.89.
The dip had a much thicker consistency than the artichoke-and-spinach dip.
Wegmans ranch dip.
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It almost looked like cream cheese.
The ranch dip had a tart, almost citrusy flavor that I enjoyed.
Wegmans ranch dip.
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It was really thick and spreadable, which I thought differed a lot from the previous dip. It had an interesting, bright flavor, but I wasn't totally blown away by the ranch flavor.
Next up was the artichoke Asiago dip.
Wegmans artichoke Asiago dip.
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The 8-ounce dip was $6.39, making it slightly less expensive than the artichoke spinach cheese dip but more than double the price of all three sour-cream dips.
The dip looked like a tub of cheese, which it basically was.
Wegmans artichoke Asiago dip.
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As soon as I opened it, I could smell the garlic and Asiago cheese.
The dip was super creamy and had a strong cheesy flavor.
Wegmans artichoke Asiago dip.
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It reminded me slightly of fondue. This was by far the creamiest, cheesiest of the dips that I tried. If you're a cheese lover, this might be up your alley.
My only gripe was that this dip was incredibly rich. I'm not sure I would want more than a few chips with this one.
My second-favorite dip was the French-onion dip.
Wegmans French-onion dip.
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The 12-ounce dip cost $2.89.
I couldn't stop going back for more.
Wegmans French-onion dip.
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It had the same thick consistency as the ranch dip.
The dip had a slight tartness from the sour cream, as well as a light onion flavor that wasn't too overpowering.
Wegmans French onion dip.
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The dip was creamy and fresh, and I really enjoyed the French-onion flavor.
My favorite of the dips I tried from Wegmans was the dill dip with sour cream.
Wegmans dill dip.
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The 12-ounce dip cost $2.89.
The dip looked similar to dill-flavored cream cheese.
Wegmans dill dip.
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I considered what it might be like to try this dip on a bagel or crostini with smoked salmon, like I do with dill-flavored cream cheese.
This dip was packed with flavor and tasted very fresh.
Wegmans dill dip.
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The dill added a level of brightness to the dip that contrasted perfectly with its thicker, creamy texture.
I was surprised that my favorite dip ended up tying for the cheapest.
The author holding the Wegmans dill dip.
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The dill dip cost less than $3 at my local Wegmans store, which I thought made it excellent value, in addition to being the most flavorful.
While I enjoyed quite a few of the five Wegmans dips I tried, I would probably only purchase the grocery store's French-onion dip and dill dip again. However, I'll definitely be back to try some of the chain's other store-brand items.
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