Cream Cheese Ranch Dip (Printable View)

Tangy cream cheese ranch dip paired with crisp, colorful veggie sticks for easy snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cream Cheese Ranch Dip

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
05 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Veggie Sticks

08 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
09 - 2 celery stalks, cut into sticks
10 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
12 - 1 small cucumber, cut into sticks

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
02 - Incorporate ranch seasoning mix, chives, and parsley if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
03 - Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor, or serve immediately if preferred.
04 - Arrange carrot, celery, bell pepper, and cucumber sticks attractively around the dip on a serving platter.
05 - Present chilled dip with veggie sticks for snacking, encouraging dipping and enjoyment.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes less than 10 minutes to make, and you probably have most of the ingredients already.
  • Kids actually get excited about eating vegetables when there's a creamy, tangy dip involved.
  • It's endlessly adaptable, you can swap in Greek yogurt, add fresh herbs, or change up the veggies based on what's in your crisper drawer.
02 -
  • Softened cream cheese is the secret to a lump free dip. If you forgot to take it out ahead of time, microwave it in 10 second bursts, checking often so it doesn't melt.
  • Homemade ranch seasoning is easy and you can control the salt. Just mix dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and a little salt.
  • If you're serving this to a crowd, make it the night before. The flavors get even better after sitting overnight.
03 -
  • Use a food processor if you want an ultra smooth dip in seconds, especially helpful if your cream cheese isn't fully softened.
  • Cut your veggies the night before and store them in ice water in the fridge. They'll stay super crisp and ready to serve.
  • If you're making your own ranch seasoning, double or triple the batch and keep it in a jar. It's handy for salads, popcorn, and roasted veggies too.

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