Fresh Herb Cream Cheese Dip
This fresh herb Cream Cheese Dip is loaded with flavor and will quickly become your new go-to snack! Not only is it delicious, but it’s super quick and easy to whip up! Made with a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, mayo and fresh herbs; it’s the perfect companion for fresh-cut veggies, crackers or chips. This simple appetizer recipe takes just minutes to make and is great for parties and potlucks!
Cream cheese dip served with colorful and crunchy vegetable platters makes an amazing appetizer. And as far as I’m concerned, homemade cream cheese dip recipes paired with fresh-cut veggies are WAY better than what you’d purchase in your local grocery store.
I think everyone can benefit from having a go-to veggie dip that can be mixed up quickly and easily! This one is perfect for parties, BBQ’s, family get together’s during the holidays, or everyday snacking at home. This is the one that I always make for get togethers and it is ALWAYS gone by the end of the event. It’s just that good!
This was one of the best dips I have ever had it is so good and so creamy I added some dill and pepper and it was amazing!
— Kayla
Why you should make this recipe
- So simple. This recipe is just a matter of mixing ingredients in a food processor. As an added plus, it’s ready in just about 10 minutes, including prep time.
- Make ahead. Cream cheese dip tastes even better after the flavors have a chance to intensify in the fridge, making this a great appetizer to prepare in advance of a party or get together.
- Creamy and delicious. The creaminess and texture of this will blow you away. It’s also super tasty, you will keep wanting more.
- Family-friendly. Everyone loves this dish! It is sure to be a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
This herby dip has so much flavor, yet it’s made with basic ingredients that are easy to find. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cream cheese. Soften to room temperature because you want it to easily blend with the other ingredients. You can always throw it in the microwave for about 30 seconds, if you forget. Just be sure to remove the packaging first.
- Sour cream. Adds an amazing creaminess and nice tang. You can sub some or all of the sour cream with Greek yogurt, however the dip will take on a tangier flavor.
- Mayonnaise. Mayo balances out the tang of the sour cream and adds even more creaminess.
- Green onions & herbs. We’re using fresh green onions, parsley and dill. They add delicious freshness to every bite!
- Salt & pepper. To taste!
How to make this recipe
You’re going to love how easy this cream cheese dip is to whip up! Follow these simple steps:
Printable recipe card below.
- Process ingredients in a food processor. Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and blend. Don’t have a food processor? Feel free to use a blender or hand mixer to mix ingredients.
- Chill. Place in the fridge and chill at least 30 minutes until you’re ready to enjoy it.
- Enjoy. Serve your dip with an assortment of fresh-cut veggies such as carrots, celery, tomatoes, broccoli, radishes, cucumber, cauliflower and sliced bell peppers. I also like to have crackers and chips available for dipping too.
Expert tips
A few tips and tricks to make this creamy veggie dip your own!
- Make it low calorie. For a lower calorie dip, you can use low fat cream cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and mayonnaise instead of the full fat varieties.
- Want to use dried herbs? I use fresh herbs in my dip, but you can use dried, if you prefer. If using dried herbs, use 2 teaspoon dried dill and 4 teaspoons dried parsley.
- Make more. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, if you’re looking to serve a larger crowd.
- Turn it into a dressing. To make this dip a dressing, simply whisk in milk or buttermilk to reach desired consistency. Add a bit of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Garnish. I like to top this dip with a sprinkle fresh dill and chives for garnish, but that’s completely optional. You could even add a little crumbled bacon.
Frequently asked questions
Cream cheese is a versatile ingredient and can be made into a sweet dip like our cream cheese fruit dip that’s made with powdered sugar, vanilla, whipping cream and marshmallows. It’s served with cookies, strawberries and graham crackers. Or use it to make a savory dip like this one, smoked salmon dip or buffalo chicken dip with Frank’s hot sauce. It’s great with so many different seasonings and spices!
For this fresh herb dip, we’re mixing together softened cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, green onions, herbs and salt and pepper to taste. If you’re sensitive to salt, start with just a dash or 1/4 teaspoon, you can always add more after tasting.
Leave cream cheese out at room temperature for a couple of hours or place a block of completely unwrapped cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it on high for 15 seconds.
Dips shouldn’t be left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. Because this dip contains dairy, you’ll want to serve it straight out of the fridge. If you go over the 2 hour mark, you can always cover it and put it back in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before letting people eat it again.
Serving suggestions
I always serve this dip alongside a medley of fresh vegetables. My personal favorites are baby carrots, grape tomatoes, fresh broccoli, fresh cauliflower, fresh snap peas and sliced bell pepper. Since this cream cheese dip is full flavor, it’s also amazing as a dip for crackers and tortilla chips. We love using Ritz crackers, multigrain crackers, pretzels, pita chips and Kettle chips or Ruffles. You could even scoop some onto a wrap or sandwich, or spread a spoonful over a bagel! YUM.
Storage recommendations
- Leftovers. This will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4 days, but I promise it won’t last that long. Give it a good stir when you’re ready to serve.
- Freezing. Freezing this recipe is not recommended as the cream cheese mixture will change texture.
This savory cream cheese dip is one of my favorite things to pull out when I’m hosting! It’s super tasty and it balances out all the desserts and cheesy appetizers. You might just find everyone hanging out at the vegetable tray enjoying this creamy deliciousness!
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Cream Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2-3 green onions, finely diced
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (if you're sensitive to salt, only add about 1/4 tsp.), plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
- Raw veggies, potato chips and/or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Cover and chill for about 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if you'd like. Serve cold with your choice of raw veggies, potato chips and/or crackers.
Notes
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Can I use the tub of spreadable cream cheese for this recipe?
I haven’t tried that but as long as it’s plain, I think it will work fine.
Yum! This was so flavorful and delicious!
I made this last Christmas Eve for my annual gathering. By the end of the evening I had to share it with everyone. great recipe for onion and garlic free diets. I only used the greens of the onions.
I have made this 4x’s and have tried it with different herbs like cilantro, basil etc. and this is the BEST DIP I have ever made. Makes a great salad dressing too!!!!
That makes me so happy! Thanks so much for taking time to leave a comment!
This is indeed one of the best dips I have had. The fresh herbs make this dip outstandingly
good. I actually used a small amount of dried herbs since I didn’t have enough fresh on hand. The taste was still great. My husband wanted me to immediately make more
Love hearing that!
Awesome dip. I put dried spices, didn’t have fresh, and Greek yogurt rather than sour cream.
So happy to hear you enjoyed and thanks for your feedback!
I just got done mixing this up. I threw in a jalapeño. I didn’t have any green onions but I did have a nice fresh white onion from the farmers market. I’m so excited to have this tomorrow morning with my lunch.
Sounds great! Enjoy!
Could you use Neufchatel cheese in place of the cream cheese? I know the consistency is a little different, but would it work?
That should work just fine. Enjoy!
Hi I don’t have a food processor, can we hand mix it?
Sure, you can do that.
So good!
So happy you enjoyed!
I’m VERY interested in this dip! I would love to make it for my BIG (58 so far) Greek family on Thanksgiving. Is there anything that can replace the mayonnaise??
Please help!
You could just substitute it with more sour cream or cream cheese, however it will change the flavor some. Let us know if you try it!
This was one of the best dips I have ever had it is so good and so creamy I added some dill and pepper and it was amazing!
I’m SO happy you enjoyed! Thanks for taking time to leave feedback!
We really like this dip in our household! Easy to make / easy to adjust based on preference.
Perfect recipe. Much tastier than store bought and no chemicals! Also, tastier than using onion soup mix. This is a keeper. Thank you for sharing the simple recipe.
Excellent! So tasty, thanks for sharing!
Wow, thank you so much for the recipe. The family loved the freshness of this dip. I was worried at first, but once the fresh herbs were added!!! Yummy city!!