Description
A creamy, zesty dip featuring ranch seasoning and a kick of spice, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Crackers or chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and optional green onions if using.
- Add hot sauce to taste, mixing well until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold with crackers, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks.
Notes
Chill the dip for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors. Can be prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: dip, party food, appetizer, creamy dip, ranch seasoning, spicy dip