Creamy Herb Dip (Printable version)

Rich and smooth herb dip with tangy freshness, ideal for snacks or spreads.

# List of ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - ½ cup cream cheese, softened
03 - ¼ cup mayonnaise

→ Fresh Herbs

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
02 - Add finely chopped chives, parsley, and dill to the dairy mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
03 - Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to blend all seasonings.
04 - Pour in the lemon juice and mix thoroughly to incorporate.
05 - Taste the dip and modify seasoning as preferred.
06 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Present chilled alongside fresh vegetables, chips, or crackers for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, yet tastes like you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen.
  • Fresh herbs give you that bright, alive flavor that bottled seasonings just can't match.
  • One bowl, minimal cleanup, and it actually improves as it sits in the fridge overnight.
02 -
  • Softening your cream cheese ahead of time saves you from a lumpy, grainy dip—there's no fixing that once it happens.
  • Fresh herbs are everything; this is not the recipe to use dried herbs, because you'll end up with something that tastes like old seasoning packets.
  • The refrigeration time isn't optional—it's when the magic happens and the flavors actually come together instead of tasting like separate ingredients in a bowl.
03 -
  • Using a whisk instead of a fork prevents you from mashing the cream cheese into the sour cream; it keeps the texture light and airy.
  • Taste the dip before you chill it, then taste it again after it's been cold for an hour; cold flavors taste different, and you might want a pinch more salt.

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