Hidden Valley Cheese Spread
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh herbaceous flavor, this Hidden Valley Cheese Spread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Featuring a luscious blend of softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining. Enhanced with a touch of garlic and onion powder for depth and fresh parsley and chives for brightness, this velvety spread offers a delightful balance of flavors. Serve it chilled alongside crackers, crunchy veggie sticks, or warm toasted bread, and watch it disappear before your eyes! Ideal for game days, holiday parties, or casual snacking, this ranch cheese spread is a must-try appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup (shredded) Sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (1 oz) Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp (chopped) Chives
Instructions
Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator and let it soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes for easier mixing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream.
Sprinkle the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix over the cheese mixture and add the garlic powder and onion powder.
Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fold in the chopped parsley and chives using a spatula to distribute them evenly throughout the cheese spread.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more garlic or onion powder if desired.
Transfer the cheese spread to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled with crackers, vegetable sticks, or toasted bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.4 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.8 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 1364 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 558 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 9% | |
*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.
