Classic, quick, easy, rich and creamy veggie dip recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot or bowl in 10 minutes. Loaded with herbs and spices!
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If you are having a party, you must include today's recipe as well as this Spinach Artichoke Dip (One Bowl) on your menu. They are both delicious! Today's recipe uses a combination of sour cream, cream cheese and mayonnaise for maximum richness and creaminess. If you were to use sour cream or mayonnaise only, the end result will be very tangy. If you were to use only cream cheese, the end result would be very cheesy. You really need all 3 ingredients for a balanced flavor.
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Key ingredients
- Milk-I like to use whole milk but 2% can be used if that's all you have on hand.
- Sour cream- Use full fat for maximum richness and creaminess.
- Mayonnaise- Make sure you don't buy the low fat or light version.
- Cream cheese- This should be full fat.
- Spices- You can use whatever you like but my favorites are salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder and onion powder.
- Herbs- I like to use a combination of fresh chives, parsley and dill.
How to make easy homemade veggie dip recipe recipe from scratch?
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream and mayo- Until smooth.
- Add herbs- And mix.
- Chill- To allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve- With veggies and chips.
Uses for vegetable dip
- Typically, it's served as an appetizer at dinner parties or game day and tailgating parties.
- You can also use it as a spread on sandwiches, burgers and subs. Try it on this Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich. Yum!
- Thin it out and add a dollop on top of tacos or drizzle over nachos. You can even use it as a salad dressing. Mix it in soup to make it very creamy and give it a boost of flavor too.
How is this best served?
- Typically, use firm vegetables that hold their shape and have a little crunch. These are the best vegetables for dipping: Cucumber, Celery, Cherry tomatoes, Peppers (use a variety of colors), Broccoli, Cauliflower, Snap peas, Asparagus, Carrots (especially baby carrots).
- Instead of veggies, you can also serve the following: Nuggets, Mini meatballs, Smokies or mini hot dogs, Sausage bites, Mini pizza bites, Garlic bread, Breadsticks, Fritters, Mozzarella sticks, Chips (regular or tortilla chips or pita chips), Pretzels, Crackers.
- You can even use it as a spread in sandwiches, rolls, tacos or enjoy it as a creamy salad dressing. It can even drizzled on top of pizzas.
Variations
- Greek yogurt version- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt and use low fat cream cheese, low fat mayo. These substitutions will help to lighten the dip and make it a bit better for you.
- Ranch flavor- Replace all the herbs and spices with 2-3 tablespoon ranch seasoning.
- Make it spicy- Mix in some red chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Use other herbs and spices– Try a spice blend such as Italian Seasoning, Greek Seasoning, Mexican taco seasoning or a Jamaican jerk seasoning. Some other herbs to try include: cilantro, thyme, rosemary, sage, marjoram, basil, tarragon and oregano.
- Add a cheese topping-Â Add shredded mozzarella cheese or Monterey jack cheese on top. Then, heat in the microwave or broil in oven (if using an oven-safe bowl) and serve it as an ooey gooey cheesy warm dip.
Tips and techniques
- Fresh herbs vs. Dried herbs- Either can be used. Just not that dried herbs give a whiter color and fresh herbs add a tinge of green. Fresh herb version looks more vibrant and fresh.
- Resting is important- Don't skip this step because it allows the flavors to develop and deepen. The longer it rests, the stronger the flavor.
- Adjust amount of herbs- This is based on your preference. Add more or less of whatever you like or dislike.
- Use full fat ingredients- Because that makes it super rich and creamy.
- Serve it hot or cold? It's usually served cold.
Recipe FAQs
You may have added too much liquid. To fix, mix in more thick Greek yogurt or cream cheese.
Not enough liquid is included in your recipe. Mix in some more milk or heavy cream to get a smooth consistency.
Storage
- Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- Room temperature- Leave it out for no longer than 2-3 hours because the dairy in it is perishable.
- Make ahead instructions- Make it 1 day in advance and keep it chilled in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- Freeze- This is not recommended because when it is frozen and thawed, the fats will separate and the dip will become watery.
More dip recipes
Recipe
One Bowl Veggie Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour cream Full fat
- 1 cup Mayonnaise Full fat
- ½ cup Cream cheese Full fat
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1-2 teaspoon Dill Fresh or dried
- 1-2 teaspoon Parsley Fresh or dried
- 1-2 teaspoon Chive Fresh or dried
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1-3 tablespoon Milk Whole or 2%
Instructions
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Mix in all the herbs and spices until combined.
- If the dip is too thick for your liking, mix in a little milk until desired consistency is achieved.
- Garnish with some freshly chopped basil, if you like.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve with an assortment of vegetables. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.Â
Nutrition
An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.
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