Cheese dip is perfect for dipping chips, veggies, or pretzels.
With just a few ingredients that you likely have on hand, this dip comes together in minutes.
You’ll Love This Cheesy Dip Because…
- The name says it all: it’s easy, cheesy, and ready in 5 minutes.
- This dip only gets better the longer it sits and has lots of real cheese flavor (it’s perfect to make ahead).
- Leftovers can be used as a dip but taste great on a sandwich or toast too.
What You’ll Need for Cheese Dip
- Cream Cheese: Cream cheese is the base of this dip.
- Sour Cream/Mayonnaise: Sour cream and mayonnaise balance out this dip so it’s scoopable and not too right.
- Cheese: We love to add in sharp cheddar. Since the cheese isn’t melted, pre-shredded cheese works great in this recipe.
- Seasonings: Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne are added for extra flavor and a bit of a kick!
Using a hand mixer makes the base fluffy and keeps your chips from breaking when you dip them into the mixture. This dip can also be pulsed in a food processor if you’d prefer.
Variations
Ranch dressing mix or fresh herbs make great additions.
- jalapenos or mild green chiles
- chopped bacon
- green onions or cilantro
- seasonings such as chili powder or a dash of hot sauce
- Pepper jack or cojita
How to Make Cheese Dip
This cheese dip recipe can be mixed and served immediately, but the flavor is even better if you have time to allow it to sit for at least 1 hour.
- Beat softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, sour cream, and seasonings.
- Stir in shredded cheese (recipe below).
- Chill and enjoy!
To Serve
Serve this easy dip as the center of a dip platter or alongside a bowl of potato chips for game days!
- Veggies: celery sticks, carrots, broccoli or cauliflower florets, and cherry tomatoes
- Bread & Crackers: pita, potato chips, bagel chips, toasted baguette rounds, crackers, and tortilla chips
Tips for the Best Cheese Dip
- Use a hand mixer or food processor. This will make the cheese nice and soft, perfect for scooping.
- Use pre-shredded cheese to save time.
- Cheese dip can be made well in advance to allow the flavors to blend. It will keep in the refrigerator for as long as the shortest expiration date on the ingredients used.
- Make Leftovers into Pasta! Melt the dip into a cheese sauce in a large skillet or saucepan with a splash of milk. Stir in some cooked pasta and enjoy!
More Cheesy Dips
We love cheesy dips form a homemade queso to a ground beef packed velveeta dip. Here are a few of our favorites!
Did you make this Easy Cheese Dip? Leave us a comment and a rating below.
Easy Cheese Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a bowl with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until smooth.
- For the best flavor, refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Hi Holly. I love your recipes and this one is no exception! Delicious
I added a bit of Franks Buffalo sauce and Parmesan cheese but it was great as is!
can this dip be frozen?
Hi Sherri, this recipe should be okay to freeze but the texture might be slightly off. Be sure to give it a good stir once thawed.
This dip is the best!!!!
So easy to make!!
You can add other ingredients too!!!
Really tasty!
Is that 2 cups of shredded cheddar 16 ounces of cheddar ( before grating) or 8 ounces shredded to make 2 cups?
1 cup of shredded cheese weighs 4 oz.
What is a serving?
A serving is approximately ¼ cup.