Garlic Herb Dip starts with a cream cheese base then is filled with fresh herbs. Pair this super easy dip recipe with crackers, chips, or veggies to make the perfect quick snack for your next party or game day.
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Last weekend, my brother had a birthday party at his loft. He turned 25 and had people over for drinks and snacks.
At the last minute, I decided to bring something, so I threw together this Garlic Herb Dip to go with the veggie crackers I had picked up at Target earlier. It took all of 10 minutes to put together and it was gobbled up quickly.
INGREDIENTS
- Cream Cheese – You’ll use a full brick (8oz) of cream cheese as the base of this dip. I like to use the original, full fat version, but I’m sure the lightened version would work as well.
- Milk – You need a bit of milk to thin the dip. I used 2%.
- Basil – Fresh, finely chopped basil. Bail has a slight peppery flavor that turns slightly sweet and smells amazing.
- Parsley – Fresh, finely chopped parsley. Parsley has a mildly bitter taste that brightens other flavors.
- Chives – Fresh, finely chopped chives. Chives are in the onion/garlic/scallions family with chives having the most delicate flavor.
- Garlic – Finely minced garlic. I keep garlic packed in olive oil on hand in the fridge because it’s easy, but fresh will work as well.
HOW TO MAKE THIS DIP
Making Garlic Herb Dip is SO easy.
First, to a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese and milk and use a hand mixer to beat until combined & smooth.
Next, add in your chopped herbs (saving a bit for garnishing) and mix on low until distributed.
Finally, refrigerate until ready to serve, letting the flavors really come together. When ready to serve, top with additional chopped herbs.
TOOLS FOUND ON AMAZON TO HELP YOU
- Medium mixing bowl – I love this one with the grippy bottom.
- Hand mixer – A hand mixer is important to get the dip smooth. Unless you want to give it some elbow grease with a whisk!
- Chip & Dip serving set – I like that this serving set has two dip cups. One for garlic herb dip, one for salsa!
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I also brought some Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies because what’s a birthday party without a dessert?
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Garlic Herb Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temp
- 3 Tablespoons milk I used 2%
- 3 Tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
- 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese and milk and mix with an electric mixer on medium until smooth.
- Add in the chopped herbs and garlic and mix on low until distributed.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve then top with additional herbs.
Nutrition
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Originally published June 16, 2016
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This is DELISH! I made sandwiches (cut the crusts off) for a luncheon! Doubled the recipe the used a whole loaf of soft white bread! AWESOME!
Oooh good idea! With cucumbers would be good, too. Glad you liked it!
I do not have cream cheese and milk, I was going to substitute a combo of mayo and Greek yogurt. Do you think this would work?
It will be a dip…but it will be entirely different. I’m not a fan of mayo so it doesn’t even sound good to me, but let me know if you try!
the recipe for the Garlic Herb dip doesn’t show all of the ingredients measurements because of an ad . the amount of onion and scallons are not shown.
That’s strange, I don’t have any ads in the way, but there are no onions or scallions in this recipe 🙂
Since it’s winter I don’t have any of the ingredients fresh can I used dry herbs if I make a day before planning to serve?
This sounds wonderful.
Hi Shirley, yes you can use dried but since dried are usually stronger flavorwise, I would scale them back a bit.
Yummy!!
nice n i love it…5 ratings
I made the Garlic Herb Dip for New Year’s Eve. I used dried herbs (less amount) and added a few hot pepper flakes for heat. If was delicious.
Happy to hear that – Happy New Year! 🙂
very easy and delicious
Thanks, Dianne!
Delicious dip and for crackers
Thanks, Suzy!
What are the amount of the ingredients????
You scrolled past the recipe card to leave this comment 🙂 It’s just above (or there’s a “jump to recipe” button right at the top of the page).
thankx u so much the repice
You’re welcome!