Creamy Snack Dip (Printable Version)

Smooth, creamy blend of dairy and fresh herbs for tasty gatherings.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup sour cream

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.

02 - Add the lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.

03 - Fold in the chopped chives and parsley gently.

04 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.

05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.

01 -

It comes together in minutes, leaving you more time to actually enjoy people instead of standing in the kitchen.
The flavor is rich and satisfying without being heavy, so you can eat way more than you probably should.
It works with literally anything you dip into it, from fancy vegetables to plain pretzels.

02 -

Don't skip the chilling time thinking your dip is already cold from the fridge ingredients. Those 30 minutes matter more than you'd think for flavor.
If your cream cheese is even slightly cold, it'll create little streaks in your dip no matter how much you mix. Patience with softening it pays off.

03 -

Make this the night before a party. It actually tastes better when the flavors have had time to settle, and you'll have one less thing to do while people are arriving.
If you find yourself without fresh chives or parsley, green onions work just as well and might even be in your fridge already.