Garlic Creamy Herb Dip (Printable version)

Creamy dip bursting with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for vegetables and chips.

# List of ingredients:

01 - 1 cup sour cream

02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

03 - 3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

08 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

01 - In a medium bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.

02 - Incorporate minced garlic, chives, parsley, salt, black pepper, and optional lemon juice; stir to blend evenly.

03 - Taste the mixture and modify salt or pepper as needed.

04 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to develop flavors.

05 - Present chilled alongside vegetables, chips, crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.

01 -

It's ready in 10 minutes but tastes like you fussed over it for hours.
The garlic flavor is bold but creamy, never harsh or overwhelming if you get it right.
One bowl feeds a crowd, and people ask for the recipe before they even finish eating.

02 -

Raw garlic can taste sharp and almost bitter if the dip sits too long without cooling—those 30 minutes in the fridge are not optional, they're essential.
Overworking the dip can make the herbs turn dark and bruised, so fold gently and stop as soon as everything is combined.

03 -

Mince the garlic right before mixing so it stays bright and doesn't turn gray or metallic sitting in a bowl.
If you accidentally make the dip too salty, stir in a tablespoon of sour cream at a time until it balances out—rushing to fix it with more cream is how you end up with a bowl of disappointment.