Light and Tasty Cream Cheese Dip
Elevate your snacking game with this Light and Tasty Cream Cheese Dip—a creamy, zesty, and herbaceous dip that’s perfect for any occasion! Made with softened cream cheese and protein-packed plain Greek yogurt, this dip is beautifully balanced with the brightness of fresh lemon juice, a hint of garlic and onion, and the vibrant flavors of freshly chopped dill and chives. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy appetizer is ideal for serving alongside crunchy veggies, crispy crackers, or your favorite chips. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a solo snack, this refreshing dip is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp dill (freshly chopped)
- 2 tbsp chives (freshly chopped)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt.
Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the cream cheese and yogurt together until smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until well blended.
Fold in the freshly chopped dill and chives gently to distribute evenly throughout the dip.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the dip cold with your favorite dippers such as sliced vegetables, crackers, or chips. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.3 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.8 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 276 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2007 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*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.
