Creamy Snack Dip (Printable)

Smooth blend of sour cream, cream cheese, and herbs for a flavorful snack accompaniment.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup sour cream

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

07 - ½ teaspoon salt

08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.

02 - Add lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution.

03 - Gently fold in the chopped chives and parsley, preserving texture.

04 - Taste and modify seasoning as desired.

05 - Transfer mixture to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors.

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It comes together in ten minutes with zero cooking, which means you can make it while guests are arriving.
The flavor gets better as it sits in the fridge, so you can prep it hours ahead without stress.
It works with literally everything—chips, vegetables, crackers—so you're never guessing what to serve it with.

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Softening your cream cheese ahead of time prevents lumps and saves you from mixing for five minutes straight.
Chilling the dip isn't just tradition—the cold temperature locks in the flavors and makes the texture perfectly smooth.

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Make this dip the morning of an event so you can offer it cold and confident, knowing it's been chilling properly.
If you're bringing it to someone else's house, transport it in a container with a lid, and transfer it to a prettier bowl right before serving.