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Really Simple Cheese Dip

- SERVES
- 6
- CHILL TIME
- 30 Min
Hosting a party is a breeze with this 4-ingredient dip recipe you're going to be bringing out whenever guests come to visit!
What You'll Need
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 6 ounces shredded semi-soft cheese (like Gouda or Havarti) (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, blending until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
- Chill 30 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- We like to serve this with crackers or warm baguette slices.
- If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out all of our cheesy favorites in The Cheese Lover's eCookbook: 34 Easy Recipes with Cheese.
- If you like this easy dip recipe, be sure to check out our collection of 35 Unbelievably Good Dip Recipes.
RL
Jun 26, 2020
Roasted red peppers are definitely needed to give this recipe some boost. Perhaps an error in the recipe printed here?
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rac7431 2877525
Jun 17, 2019
THANKS. I did read that prior to my first post. I love roasted red peps!!
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rac7431 2877525
Jun 14, 2019
I was wondering the same thing about the red thing
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Test Kitchen Team
Jun 17, 2019
Hi there! It was roasted red pepper for garnish!
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msdeb21
Jun 30, 2017
This dip looks like a great appetizer for chopped vegetable, chips, and crackers. I will make this for a family picnic and have a platter of chopped vegetables available to dip. I love creamy and cheesy dips/ spreads. Good thing I'm shopping tomorrow to pick up what I need to make this dip.
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NoNoNannette
Feb 02, 2014
What else is in the dip that is RED
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Test Kitchen Team
Feb 03, 2014
The red in the picture is chopped roasted red pepper we used to garnish.
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slacks
Feb 02, 2014
What is the red that I see in the picture???
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