Description
A collection of sophisticated appetizer ideas that are perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup finely chopped chives
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package of crackers or crostini for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add chives, cucumber, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, smoothing the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve with crackers or crostini, garnished with additional chives if desired.
Notes
- This dip can be made a day in advance.
- Consider adding smoked salmon or diced bell peppers for variations.
- Plating can be enhanced with fresh herbs for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: appetizer ideas, party snacks, savory dips