Rich Creamy Dip Bowl (Printable)
A rich and smooth creamy dip bowl with herbs and spices, ideal for parties or casual snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - ½ cup cream cheese, softened
03 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add chopped chives, parsley, minced garlic, and lemon juice; stir gently to evenly distribute.
03 - Season with onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if desired; mix thoroughly.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings as preferred.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Present chilled dip with an assortment of vegetables, chips, or crackers for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in 10 minutes, which means you can make it while people are still arriving.
- The tangy-creamy balance works with absolutely everything—veggies, chips, crackers, even leftover bread.
- It actually tastes better the next day, so you can prep it ahead without any guilt.
02 -
- Don't skip softening the cream cheese—a lump of cold cream cheese will ruin the whole texture, and no amount of stirring fixes it.
- The dip thickens slightly as it chills, so if it seems a tiny bit loose before refrigerating, that's exactly right.
03 -
- Use a microplane to mince your garlic instead of a knife—it distributes more evenly and stays fresher-tasting.
- Taste everything before it chills, because cold mutes flavors slightly, so you might need a hair more salt or lemon than feels right at room temperature.