5 Amazing Ways The Appetizer That Vanishes First
Serve this irresistible appetizer at your next gathering and watch it disappear first. It is easy to make and universally loved by everyone who tries it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- Fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers) for dipping
- Crackers or pita chips for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the dry ranch seasoning mix thoroughly.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and chopped water chestnuts.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least one hour. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, transfer the dip to your favorite serving dish.
- Arrange fresh vegetables and crackers around the dip for easy grabbing.
- Serve cold and enjoy the compliments.
Notes
- You can make this dip a day ahead of time for even better flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
- Use pre-cooked bacon bits to save prep time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg