Garlic Dip Creamy Herbs (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of garlic and herbs, ideal for veggies, chips, or as a spread.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup sour cream

02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

03 - 3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

08 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.

02 - Incorporate the minced garlic, chives, parsley, salt, black pepper, and optional lemon juice into the mixture.

03 - Stir thoroughly and taste the dip, adjusting seasoning as desired.

04 - Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

05 - Present chilled alongside fresh vegetables, chips, crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.

01 -

It comes together in ten minutes, which means you can make it while water boils or guests are still in the driveway.
Fresh garlic makes it taste homemade in a way store-bought versions never quite capture.
It's versatile enough to rescue a veggie platter, elevate chips, or sneak into a sandwich.

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Refrigeration time isn't optional—garlic needs those thirty minutes to soften and play nicely with everything else, or your dip will taste aggressively garlicky instead of deliciously garlicky.
Mincing the garlic as fine as possible matters more than you'd think; chunky pieces will distract every spoonful, while proper mincing lets it disappear into the background and season the entire dip.

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If you want to make this dip a few hours ahead, hold off on adding the herbs until closer to serving time so they stay bright and fresh instead of darkening in the cold.
For a sharper garlic presence, use roasted garlic instead of raw—it's mellower but more complex, and changes the entire personality of the dip in a good way.