Easy Cheese Dip

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This is an easy dip that is great on its own or a versatile base for any kind of flavors you like. Eat it hot or allow it to cool.

Submitted by Piques
Updated on August 26, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 mins
Total Time:
6 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 cup
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup cream cheese

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup shredded aged Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Mix cream cheese and sour cream together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until softened and easy to stir, about 30 seconds.

  2. Stir Cheddar cheese into cream cheese mixture and heat in microwave until dip is smooth, 30 to 40 seconds. Stir. Heat in microwave for another 10 seconds if needed.

Recipe Tips

You can use mayonnaise or even plain yogurt for the sour cream if you like.

You can also add in hot sauce, Italian herbs, garlic powder, chopped hot peppers, chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes — the list is endless!

32 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189 Calories
18g Fat
2g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 69mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.