Cream Cheese Ranch Dip (Printable)

Tangy cream cheese and ranch blend served with crisp, colorful vegetable sticks for a tasty snack.

# 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 (store-bought or homemade)
05 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
07 - Salt and 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 Prepare:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add ranch seasoning mix, chives, and parsley if using; stir thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to preference.
03 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor, or serve immediately.
04 - Arrange the prepared carrot, celery, bell pepper, and cucumber sticks on a platter surrounding the dip.
05 - Present chilled dip with veggie sticks, encouraging dipping and enjoying.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Creamy and tangy flavor
  • Perfect for snacking or parties
02 -
  • For a lighter dip use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream or mayonnaise
  • Add other veggies like snap peas cherry tomatoes or broccoli florets as desired
03 -
  • Use plant-based cream cheese and yogurt alternatives to make it dairy-free
  • Homemade ranch seasoning combines dried dill parsley garlic powder onion powder black pepper and salt
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