Description
This Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. With simple ingredients and big flavor, it’s the perfect party dip that pairs wonderfully with crackers, veggies, pretzels, or chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped bacon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sour cream and mayonnaise, mixing until creamy and well combined.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, veggies, or tortilla chips.
Notes
For a warm dip, bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15–20 minutes until bubbly. You can also customize with jalapeños, ranch seasoning, or different cheeses. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cream cheese dip, appetizer dip, easy dip recipe, cold dip, party dip, cheese dip