If you’re looking for a quick and easy dip that goes with just about everything, this cream cheese veggie dip is it. It's cool, creamy, and full of awesome flavor from fresh dill, dried chives, and a little garlic powder. You can whip it up in minutes with ingredients you probably already have, and after a quick chill in the fridge, it's ready to pair with crisp veggies, chips, or even spread on wraps and sandwiches.
How to Make Cream Cheese Veggie Dip
To make this dip, start by letting your cream cheese soften at room temperature so it mixes easily. You don't want to wrestle with cold cream cheese straight from the fridge-it won't blend smoothly and you’ll end up with lumps. Once it's soft, add it to a medium bowl with the sour cream, fresh chopped dill, dried chives, garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir it all together with a spoon or rubber spatula until it’s nice and creamy.
After everything's mixed, cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for at least an hour. This gives the herbs time to do their thing and lets the flavors settle in. If you're short on time, you can serve it right away, but it definitely tastes better after a little chill. I like to make it the night before a get-together so I can just grab it from the fridge and go.
This dip is made for summer BBQ season. It's the kind of thing you can throw together fast but still feels homemade and thoughtful. Serve it with a tray of fresh-cut cucumbers, bell peppers, radishes, and carrots, or add it to a snack board with crackers, cheese, and cold meats. It's cool, it's creamy, and great for any outdoor party.
Ingredients You'll Need For This Recipe
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
Step By Step Instructions
- Chop the dill.
- Add ingredients to a medium bowl, and stir until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until ready to serve with veggies or your favorite dipper.
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Tips and Tricks
Let the cream cheese soften – This makes it way easier to mix and helps the dip turn out smooth and creamy without any lumps.
Chill before serving – Give it at least an hour in the fridge so the flavors can really come together. It's even better the next day!
Use fresh dill if you can -Fresh dill adds a bright, herby flavor that dried just can't match. But if dried is all you have, it'll still be delicious.
Hope this creamy veggie dip makes an appearance at your next summer hangout. It's quick to make, super versatile, and always a hit. Let me know if you give it a try! xoxo Olivia
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Cream Cheese Veggie Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the dill.
- Add ingredients to a medium bowl, and stir until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until ready to serve with veggies or your favorite dipper.
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