Creamy Party Appetizer Dip Recipe
A creamy, easy-to-make party appetizer dip combining cream cheese, sour cream, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for serving chilled with crackers for any gathering or casual get-together.
- Author: Lara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Prepare the base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy using a whisk or electric mixer.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled with an assortment of crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or a teaspoon of vinegar.
- Customize the dip by adding chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
- Can be made a day ahead to enhance flavor melding.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
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