Creamy Snack Cheese Dip (Printable)

Rich, smooth blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella with fresh herbs. Perfect for parties and gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 3.5 oz sour cream
03 - 2 oz cheddar cheese, finely grated
04 - 1 oz mozzarella cheese, finely grated

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 2 spring onions, finely chopped
06 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Spices & Flavorings

07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

→ Optional

11 - 1 tsp hot sauce
12 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl. Beat until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
02 - Fold in grated cheddar, mozzarella, spring onions, and minced garlic until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Add paprika, black pepper, salt, and chopped chives. Mix thoroughly to ensure all seasonings are well incorporated.
04 - Stir in hot sauce if desired, adjusting amount to taste preference for spiciness.
05 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Sprinkle additional chives and parsley over the top for presentation.
06 - Serve immediately with crackers, vegetable slices, or tortilla chips. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate until serving time.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like you planned ahead for days
  • The texture is impossibly smooth, and people honestly cannot stop eating it once they start
02 -
  • This dip tastes significantly better after sitting for thirty minutes, so try to make it ahead if you can
  • Room temperature dip spreads more easily on crackers, so take it out of the fridge about twenty minutes before serving
03 -
  • Mix the dip with a fork instead of a spoon to break up any stubborn cream cheese lumps
  • If the dip feels too thick after refrigeration, stir in a teaspoon of milk to loosen it back up