Description
Ultra-creamy, ranch-cheddar party dip loaded with fresh herbs and scallions—ready in 10 minutes and perfect with chips or crisp veggies.
Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix (or 1 oz packet to taste)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups (6 oz/170 g) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, plus extra for garnish
4 scallions, whites & light greens thinly sliced (reserve dark greens for garnish)
2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
2–4 tbsp cold water (to thin to scoopable texture)
Black pepper, to taste (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in shredded Cheddar, sliced scallion whites/light greens, chives, and parsley. Add 2–4 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dip is scoopable but thick.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a little extra Cheddar, the reserved dark green scallion tops, more chives and parsley, and a pinch of black pepper. Serve chilled with chips, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
Make ahead: Mix up to 24 hours in advance; chill covered. Flavors deepen as it rests.
Lighter option: Swap part or all of the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
Thickness: Omit water for a denser dip or add an extra splash for easier scooping.
DIY ranch: Use 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried dill, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp dried chives, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper.
Kick it up: Garnish with red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
Food safety: Keep chilled and limit to 2 hours at room temp; set the bowl over ice for outdoor parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe (about 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg