Creamy Dip Bowl with Chips (Printable Version)
Luscious tangy dip with crisp chips, perfect for parties and gatherings
# What You'll Need:
→ Dip Base
01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Seasonings
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Serving Chips
11 - 7 oz potato chips, tortilla chips, or vegetable chips
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, softened cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy texture is achieved.
02 - Add chives, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
03 - Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as needed. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of milk or additional lemon juice.
04 - Transfer the finished dip to a clean serving bowl, smoothing the top with a spatula.
05 - Arrange chips around the dip or in a separate serving bowl. Serve immediately while chips are crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
- The flavor improves after a day in the fridge so you can prep ahead
- Everyone assumes it took way more effort than it actually did
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese mixes so much more easily than cold straight from the fridge
- This dip actually tastes better after sitting for an hour or overnight in the refrigerator
- The flavors continue developing so make it ahead if you can plan that far ahead
03 -
- Use real mayonnaise not miracle whip for the best flavor profile
- Fresh herbs are nonnegotiable here—they make all the difference in the world