Creamy Veggie and Chip Dip
Easy creamy chip dip with Chip Dip Seasoning. Use sour cream, yogurt, or cottage cheese. Add cayenne or lemon to punch it up.
This is the classic Spice House Chip Dip recipe. Try adding some Cayenne to our chip dip seasoning for an extra kick, or some fresh lemon juice for even more zip!
Yield: 1 cup of dip
- Mix 2 tbsp of Chip Dip Seasoning into 1 cup of sour cream, yogurt, or blended cottage cheese for a quick dip.
- Thin with milk, water, or cream; thicken with Greek yogurt or cream cheese. Add 1/2 tsp cayenne or 1 tsp lemon for flavor twists.
- Make ahead for best flavor, store in the fridge, and serve with chips, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chip Dip Seasoning?
Chip Dip Seasoning is a dry blend of herbs and spices designed to flavor dips. If you do not have the packaged mix, use a combo of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and dried herbs like parsley or dill to approximate the flavor.
Can I use a dairy-free base instead of sour cream?
Yes. Swap in plain plant-based yogurt or a dairy-free sour cream alternative. Check the seasoning label for any allergens or hidden dairy ingredients.
How do I thin or thicken the dip?
To thin the dip, stir in a little milk, water, or cream until you reach the desired consistency. To thicken it, use Greek yogurt, drain and blend cottage cheese, or fold in a small amount of cream cheese and chill.
How long should I chill the dip before serving?
Let the dip rest 15 to 30 minutes so the flavors blend. For a deeper taste, make it and chill for several hours or overnight.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. If it smells off or shows mold, discard it.
Can I make the dip ahead for a party?
Yes. Prepare it up to 24 hours ahead to let flavors meld. If you plan to thin the dip for serving, wait until right before the event so texture stays right.
How can I make the dip spicier or brighter?
For heat, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce. For brightness, stir in about 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and taste as you go.
What should I serve with this dip and how many does 1 cup serve?
Serve with potato chips, tortilla chips, carrot and celery sticks, or crackers. One cup of dip typically serves about 6 to 8 people as an appetizer.
What is Chip Dip Seasoning?
Chip Dip Seasoning is a dry blend of herbs and spices designed to flavor dips. If you do not have the packaged mix, use a combo of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and dried herbs like parsley or dill to approximate the flavor.
Can I use a dairy-free base instead of sour cream?
Yes. Swap in plain plant-based yogurt or a dairy-free sour cream alternative. Check the seasoning label for any allergens or hidden dairy ingredients.
How do I thin or thicken the dip?
To thin the dip, stir in a little milk, water, or cream until you reach the desired consistency. To thicken it, use Greek yogurt, drain and blend cottage cheese, or fold in a small amount of cream cheese and chill.
How long should I chill the dip before serving?
Let the dip rest 15 to 30 minutes so the flavors blend. For a deeper taste, make it and chill for several hours or overnight.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. If it smells off or shows mold, discard it.
Can I make the dip ahead for a party?
Yes. Prepare it up to 24 hours ahead to let flavors meld. If you plan to thin the dip for serving, wait until right before the event so texture stays right.
How can I make the dip spicier or brighter?
For heat, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce. For brightness, stir in about 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and taste as you go.
What should I serve with this dip and how many does 1 cup serve?
Serve with potato chips, tortilla chips, carrot and celery sticks, or crackers. One cup of dip typically serves about 6 to 8 people as an appetizer.
Your chip dip mix and some of your other dip mixes are also good mixed with an 8 oz block of cream cheese thinned with about an ounce of warm water.