Creamy Snack Dip (Printable)

A smooth and savory dip ideal for chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Fresh Additions

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, softened cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
03 - Gently fold the finely chopped chives and parsley into the mixture.
04 - Taste the dip and adjust salt or pepper as needed to suit preference.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes with ingredients most kitchens already stock.
  • The flavor somehow tastes way more intentional than the effort it takes to make.
  • It stays fresh for days, so you can make it ahead without stress.
02 -
  • The cream cheese really does need to be softened first or you'll spend ten minutes mixing instead of two, and lumps don't disappear once they're in.
  • Chilling it changes everything, the flavors taste sharper and more defined after they've had time to get acquainted in the cold.
03 -
  • Softening your cream cheese in the microwave for 15 seconds saves so much arm strength and frustration when mixing.
  • The lemon juice is non-negotiable, it's the difference between a dip that tastes flat and one that tastes intentional.

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