If you need a quick snack, this cheese dip recipe comes together in minutes!

Simply seasoned and extra creamy, this cheese dip uses just a few ingredients (that I always have on hand) and comes together in no time at all.

It’s the perfect dip for chips and vegetables and great spread on crackers.

Our Favorite Easy Cheesy Dip

This cheese dip is a perfect chip dip, great for veggies or pretzels, and thick enough to spread onto toast or sandwiches too! Many cheese dip recipes are heated or cooked (more like a queso dip or a rotel dip) but this is quick to mix and enjoy.

  • Ready in 5 minutes, it’s an easy appetizer that is so quick to prepare.This dip only gets better the longer it sits and has lots of real cheese flavor (it’s perfect to make ahead).While delicious on its own, this recipe also lends itself well to so many additions. It’s the perfect cheesy base, so get creative and make a dip as unique as you are!Leftovers can be used as a dip but make a great sandwich spread or it melts well as a pasta sauce with a splash of milk.

Ingredients

Cream cheese is the base of this dip. We love to add in sharp cheddar. Since the cheese isn’t melted, pre-shredded cheese works great in this recipe. Change it up and try pepper jack!

Simple seasonings complement the cheddar flavor but you can certainly add your own favorite seasonings to this recipe. Ranch dressing mix or fresh herbs make great additions! Homemade taco seasoning is another favorite and makes this into a tortilla chip dip!

ADD-INS The possibilities are endless.

  • jalapenos or mild green chileschopped bacongreen onionsseasonings such as chili powder or a dash of hot sauce

How to Make Cheese Dip

This dip can be mixed and served immediately but the flavor is even better if you have time to allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes.

  • Beat softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, sour cream, and seasonings.Stir in shredded cheese (per the recipe below).Chill and enjoy!

Using a hand mixer makes the base fluffy and keeps your chips from breaking when you dip them. This dip can also be pulsed in a food processor if you’d prefer.

To Serve

Serve this easy dip as the center of a dip platter or alongside a bowl of potato chips

To quickly soften cream cheese – simply remove the foil wrapping and microwave on the lowest power setting in short bursts, checking frequently. Or, leave it sealed in the foil wrapper and immerse it in warm water until soft.

  • Veggies: celery sticks, carrots, broccoli or cauliflower florets, and cherry tomatoesBread & Crackers: pita, potato chips, bagel chips, toasted baguette rounds, crackers, and tortilla chips

Fill celery sticks with this cheese dip, or pipe it onto cucumber slices. Or, garnish with chopped chives or parsley, olives, halved cherry tomatoes, pimento, or your favorite topping.

Tips for the Best Cheese Dip

  • Use a hand mixer or food processor. This will make the cheese nice and soft, perfect for scooping.Cheese dip can be made well in advance to allow the flavors to blend. It will keep in the fridge for as long as the shortest expiration date mentioned on your ingredients used.Make Leftovers into Pasta! Melt the dip in a large skillet with a splash of milk. Stir in some cooked pasta and enjoy!

Did you make this Easy Cheese Dip? Leave us a comment and a rating below!

Easy Cheese Dip

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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