ASL1150 VLOG: How to make cream cheese dip

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: more cream cheese

Plain yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor while being lower in fat.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess with healthy fats.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, dill, chives, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Incorporate hot sauce and lemon juice to taste; stir until fully combined.

Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and diced green onions.

Add finely chopped red bell pepper and jalapenos for extra flavor and texture.

Transfer dip to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Serve with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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