The Best Party Dip
Get ready to wow your guests with "The Best Party Dip," a warm, cheesy, and utterly irresistible appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. This crowd-pleasing dip combines a creamy base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, infused with the bold flavors of garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of paprika. Shredded cheddar, savory Parmesan, crispy bacon, and optional diced jalapeños add a delightful complexity, while thinly sliced green onions provide a fresh, zesty kick. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection in just 20 minutes, this rich, oven-baked dip is ideal for serving with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks. Whether it's game day or a festive holiday party, this indulgent and easy-to-make dip will be the star of your snack spread. Don’t forget the optional parsley garnish for a touch of color and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup diced jalapeños (optional)
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the mixture. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, diced jalapeños (if using), sliced green onions, and crumbled bacon. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches works well). Spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 316.7 g | 406% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.6 g | 708% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 773 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 4843 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 114.2 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2269 mg | 175% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*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.
