Description
A bold, creamy dip that’s perfect for summer hangouts and packed with fresh herbs and optional cheddar and bacon for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp dried ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar (optional)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your bowl and tools (optional, but recommended).
- Combine the creamy base: In the chilled bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. Stir gently until smooth.
- Add the dry seasonings: Sprinkle in ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until incorporated.
- Brighten with lemon and pepper: Add lemon juice and black pepper. Taste for brightness.
- Fold in the fresh herbs: Gently fold in chopped chives and dill.
- Season with salt: Add kosher salt and taste.
- Mix in the optional goodies: If desired, fold in cheddar and crumbled bacon.
- Chill and let flavors marry: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Give the dip a final stir and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
Great for summer gatherings. Can be made ahead and stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: dip, ranch, creamy dip, summer recipes, party food