Description
This legendary cheese dip transforms ordinary gatherings into memorable events with its luxuriously creamy texture and bold flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pkg cream cheese, 8 oz.
- 2 c grated cheddar cheese or grated jalapeño jack
- 1 c mayonnaise
- 1 small purple onion, diced
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or microwave it for 10-15 seconds until just pliable.
- Mash the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the grated cheddar cheese (or jalapeño jack) and mayonnaise to the bowl.
- Stir everything thoroughly until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in the diced purple onion until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Transfer the finished dip to a serving bowl and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For an extra special touch, sprinkle a little paprika or chopped chives on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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