French Cream Cheese Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this rich and tangy French Cream Cheese Dressing—a luscious twist on a classic favorite! Combining creamy, velvety cream cheese with the zesty tang of ketchup and white vinegar, this homemade dressing offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors enhanced by subtle hints of onion and garlic. With just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s easy to whip up and can be customized to your preferred consistency with a splash of milk. Perfect as a salad topping, a dip for fresh veggies, or even a drizzle over roasted vegetables, this versatile dressing is a crowd-pleaser. Add a sprinkle of fresh chives for a pop of color and extra flavor. This is a restaurant-quality dressing you can enjoy right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and soften it using a spatula or whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, and white vinegar to the bowl, and stir well to combine.
Sprinkle in the granulated sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated and smooth.
Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, while whisking continuously. Adjust the milk quantity to achieve your desired consistency for the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a pinch more salt or sugar for balance.
Transfer the dressing to a lidded container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled over your favorite salad, as a dip, or drizzle over roasted vegetables. Garnish with chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.7 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1154 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 5% | |
*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.
