Description
This Cheesy Chive Warm Dip is the ultimate comfort food! A creamy, cheesy dip bursting with fresh chives and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for any party, game day, or casual gathering. Whether you serve it with crackers, bread, or vegetables, this dip will disappear quickly. It’s a rich, savory treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small baking dish (about 8×8 inches) with olive oil or non-stick spray.
- Mix the Dip Base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Cheeses and Chives: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh chives. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Bake the Dip: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the dip is bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with additional fresh chives. Serve warm with crackers, bread slices, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dip for a little heat.
- You can make this dip ahead of time. Simply assemble it and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- If you want a richer dip, you can add a bit of cream cheese or heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10th of the dip
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 32mg