Description
A festive and vibrant green dip that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, combining creaminess and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Green food coloring (or pureed spinach)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (red or yellow)
- Optional garnishes: diced olives, jalapeños, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream, blending until smooth.
- Stir in the ranch seasoning mix until fully incorporated.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring, mixing thoroughly until the desired hue is achieved.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and chopped bell peppers.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes for best flavor (optional, can be served immediately).
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and low-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: holiday dip, festive appetizer, Grinch Dip, party food, easy recipes