With just a few ingredients that you likely have on hand, this dip comes together in minutes.
What You’ll Need for Cheese Dip
Cream Cheese: Cream cheese is the base of this dip. Sour Cream/Mayonnaise: Sour cream and mayonnaise balance out this dip so it’s scoopable and not too right. Cheese: We love to add in sharp cheddar. Since the cheese isn’t melted, pre-shredded cheese works great in this recipe. Seasonings: Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne are added for extra flavor and a bit of a kick!
Using a hand mixer makes the base fluffy and keeps your chips from breaking when you dip them into the mixture. This dip can also be pulsed in a food processor if you’d prefer.
Variations
Ranch dressing mix or fresh herbs make great additions.
jalapenos or mild green chiles chopped bacon green onions or cilantro seasonings such as chili powder or a dash of hot sauce Pepper jack or cojita
How to Make Cheese Dip
This cheese dip recipe can be mixed and served immediately, but the flavor is even better if you have time to allow it to sit for at least 1 hour.
To Serve
Serve this easy dip as the center of a dip platter or alongside a bowl of potato chips for game days!
Veggies: celery sticks, carrots, broccoli or cauliflower florets, and cherry tomatoes Bread & Crackers: pita, potato chips, bagel chips, toasted baguette rounds, crackers, and tortilla chips
Tips for the Best Cheese Dip
Use a hand mixer or food processor. This will make the cheese nice and soft, perfect for scooping. Use pre-shredded cheese to save time. Cheese dip can be made well in advance to allow the flavors to blend. It will keep in the refrigerator for as long as the shortest expiration date on the ingredients used. Make Leftovers into Pasta! Melt the dip into a cheese sauce in a large skillet or saucepan with a splash of milk. Stir in some cooked pasta and enjoy!
Did you make this Easy Cheese Dip? Leave us a comment and a rating below. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
