Earl Approved Dip
Get ready to impress at your next gathering with the irresistibly creamy and cheesy "Earl Approved Dip." This crowd-pleasing appetizer combines velvety cream cheese and tangy sour cream with plenty of sharp cheddar, finely chopped green onions, and a hint of spice from optional diced jalapeño. Seasoned with garlic and onion powder, this baked dip emerges from the oven golden, bubbly, and bursting with flavor. Topped with fresh parsley and served warm alongside tortilla chips or crackers, this easy-to-make dip delivers bold flavor in every bite. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual snacking, it’s sure to earn rave reviews from all who try it. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s your new go-to recipe for effortless entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 piece jalapeño, finely diced (optional for spice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 bag tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream. Use a hand mixer or whisk to mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, diced jalapeño (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and slightly golden around the edges.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or your choice of dippers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.3 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.6 g | 598% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 4210 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.4 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 79.6 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1921 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1060 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
