Elevate your appetizer game with this indulgent White Cheese Almond Dip, a creamy and savory blend of rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and nutty Parmesan, paired perfectly with the crunch of crushed almonds. Infused with garlic and onion powder and accented by fresh parsley, this dip strikes the perfect balance of flavor and texture. The finishing touch? Golden, toasted almonds drizzled with olive oil for an irresistible garnish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holidays, game nights, or casual gatherings. Serve alongside crackers, vegetable sticks, or warm bread, and watch it disappear in no timeβdeliciously versatile and irresistibly satisfying!
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, crushed almonds, garlic powder, onion powder, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast them gently for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Transfer the prepared dip to a serving bowl and smooth out the surface.
Garnish the dip with the toasted almonds and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added color.
Serve immediately with crackers, fresh vegetable sticks, or warm bread, or refrigerate for up to 2 days for ready-to-serve convenience.
Calories |
2060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 196.8 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 328 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 2127 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 878 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 917 mg | 20% | |
*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.