Cream Cheese Ranch Dip (Printable)

Smooth, tangy cream cheese blend paired with colorful fresh veggie sticks for tasty snacking.

# Components:

→ Cream Cheese Ranch Dip

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
05 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Veggie Sticks

08 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
09 - 2 celery stalks, cut into sticks
10 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
12 - 1 small cucumber, cut into sticks

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add ranch seasoning mix, chives, and parsley if using. Stir thoroughly, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors, or serve immediately if preferred.
04 - Arrange carrot, celery, bell peppers, and cucumber sticks neatly on a platter surrounding the dip.
05 - Present chilled dip with veggie sticks, encouraging children to dip and savor the snack.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and flavorful dip perfect for kids
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • For a lighter dip use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream or mayonnaise
  • Homemade ranch seasoning mix can be made with dried dill parsley garlic powder onion powder black pepper and salt
03 -
  • Use plant-based cream cheese and yogurt alternatives for dairy-free version
  • Add other veggies like snap peas cherry tomatoes or broccoli florets
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