Whether you’re getting ready to host a party or you’re just looking for an easy dip recipe for a snack, this Cream Cheese Vegetable Dip is a quick and simple recipe! It’s great for veggie trays or served with chips and crackers.
Cream Cheese Vegetable Dip
This cream cheese veggie dip takes just a few minutes to make. It’s creamy and full of flavor that pairs well with your favorite vegetables.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick to Make: With just cream cheese, sour cream, and a few herbs and seasonings, you can pull this dip together in minutes.
- Simple Ingredients: This cream cheese dip is made with ingredients you probably have in your pantry and fridge right now. No fancy or hard-to-find items are needed.
- Pairs With So Much: This dip is great with fresh vegetables especially carrots and celery. It also makes a good spread for crackers or even bread. It can also be used as a chip dip!
Ingredients & Equipment
Here is a list of the simple ingredients needed for this easy dip:
- Cream cheese, softened
- Sour cream
- Dill
- Chives
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley or green onions to use as garnish, if desired
- Vegetables, crackers, chips, etc to use as dippers
If you want to get similar flavor to this dip, but need it to be even easier to make, you can swap the herbs and seasonings for a package of Ranch dressing mix. It will give you a similar taste and makes this a 3 ingredient dip recipe.
You’ll need the following things from the kitchen to make this recipe:
- Cutting board
- Chef’s Knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone Spatula
Step By Step Instructions
This recipe makes between 4 and 8 servings depending on the size of the serving. It takes 5 minutes of prep time and is then best with at least 1 hour of chill time.
Step 1. Allow your cream cheese to soften while you chop the dill.
Step 2. Add ingredients to a medium bowl, and stir until well combined.
Step 3. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until ready to serve. Garnish with parlesy or scallions, if desired.
What to Dip in Easy Vegetable Dip
Vegetables
- Carrots
- Celery
- Broccoli florets
- Cauliflower
- Bell peppers (I love this with red bell pepper!)
- Cucumbers
- Snap peas
- Grape tomatoes
- Zucchini sticks
- Radishes
Crackers & Chips
You’ll want a fairly sturdy cracker or chip for this dip. Some ideas include:
- Wheat thins
- Triscuits
- Club crackers
- Pita chips
- Large corn chips (like Fritos Scoops)
- Bagel chips
- Pretzels
- Melba toast
Leftovers & Storage
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Be sure to stir it before serving again.
Tips & Tricks
- You can also use this vegetable dip recipe as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.
- If you want a dip that’s a little cheesier, try adding some parmesan, feta, or goat cheese to this recipe.
- You can use fresh herbs or dried herbs.
- You can also change up the seasonings or add to them. Some ideas to try include onion powder, Everything But the Bagel seasoning, or a Ranch dressing packet.
Recipe FAQs
How do you soften cream cheese?
You can leave the cream cheese out at room temperature for a few hours to soften it. If you need to do it quicker, you can unwrap the block and put it on a microwave-safe plate. Then microwave it for 15 seconds on high.
Can you make this cream cheese dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can and I recommend doing that. The flavors will be enhanced if you give the dip at least 30 minutes chill time. I recommend an hour of chill time but more works just fine!
How long can this veggie dip sit out?
You don’t want this dip to sit out for more than two hours because it is dairy-based. Once it’s been sitting out for awhile, put it back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill. You can also split the dip in half and leave one half in the refrigerator while you serve the other.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp dried chives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- parsley or scallions for garnish if desired
- vegetables, crackers, pretzels, etc for dipping
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. Garnish with parlsey or scallions, if desired.
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