Cheese Dip for Vegetables
Elevate your veggie platter with this irresistibly creamy Cheese Dip for Vegetables, a quick and easy recipe that combines rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and nutty Parmesan for a velvety texture bursting with flavor. Perfectly seasoned with a medley of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a touch of salt and black pepper, this dip takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is ideal for entertaining or a wholesome snack. Its smooth, customizable consistency makes it the ultimate pairing for crisp veggies like carrots, celery, broccoli, and bell peppers. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this warm cheese dip is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Add this savory, crowd-pleasing treat to your next appetizer spread!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the cream cheese, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese over medium heat.
Step 2
Stir continuously until the cream cheese and cheddar melt together, forming a smooth mixture.
Step 3
Add the Parmesan cheese and continue to stir until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the dip simmer for 2-3 minutes while stirring occasionally to thicken.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat. If you desire a thinner consistency, stir in a small amount of additional milk until the desired texture is reached.
Step 7
Pour the cheese dip into a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Step 8
Serve warm with freshly cut vegetables such as carrots, celery, broccoli, or bell peppers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (487.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1393.4 |
| Total Fat 123.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 75.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 381.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2418.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.6g | |
| Protein 54.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1411.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 536.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories