This Homemade Cheese Dip Recipe, with simple ingredients and lots of garlic, is the best breakfast spread or party dip one can ever have. A mixture of real cheese and sour cream gives you the advantage of picking between a dip or a spread, depending on your liking.
With less cheese, use it as a dip with our nacho chips or chaffle chips. With a bit of thicker consistency, it is excellent as a paste for our beloved farmers bread or raw cracker bread together with some broccoli sprouts.
Low Carb Spreads
Using this recipe, I was able to transform it into a beautiful pine cone cheese ball as well as Christmas tree cheese ball.
Various spreads options are perfect because they can transform your ordinary breakfast into a big fiesta. When unexpected guests arrive, I mix a few spreads, take out my frozen bread, and prepare colorful and healthy appetizers.
My go-to paste is green goddess salad because of its popularity and color.
Guacamole, tuna spread, or roasted beet are great choices to look at.
Homemade Cheese Dip Recipe with Simple Ingredients
I bet you do like anything made at home. If yes, this homemade cheese dip would be the right fit. And a BIG surprise to our low-carb lifestyle. It only contains 1g of total carbohydrates per portion. How awesome is that?
How do you feel when you try something, and suddenly your childhood memories start running through your head?
I am sure you do have dishes you still will remember. Forgotten, they even exist. And then only one little try and you are back in your memories.
This exactly happened to me this summer.
I got invited for a BBQ, and this spread or a dip was on the table.
I took a little piece of my cucumber and WOHO. At that moment, I felt I needed a whole bowl. All I could think of was my childhood.
Where was this all those years? How is it possible that I have lived without this for so long? And how is it possible that I have completely forgotten about this? So forgotten. We used to have this exact homemade cheese dip all the time. As kids, every time we played outside, one of the mums brought slices of bread with a paste, and we used to fight over who got the biggest piece.
But not anymore.
The best thing is that it will always live here, so nobody will ever forget. You eat it once and will have to eat it all the time. Trust me on this.
Dips Made With Real Cheese vs. Processed Cheese
Dips made with real cheese have a distinct advantage over processed cheese ones. Real cheese adds a rich and authentic flavor to dips, while processed cheese can often taste artificial and lacks the depth of flavor that real cheese provides.
When we look at the carbs, most processed cheese brands add flavorings that contain carbs, which we do not want.
How To Make Cheese Dip and Cheese Sauce in One Go
Let us dive into the simplest yet the most delicious cheese wonder, which requires only three main ingredients and a few minutes of our time.
I am also attaching complete video step-by-step instructions for those who prefer visualization. Even though you might not need to make this homemade recipe using only three ingredients has never been more straightforward.
Kitchen gadgets needed:
- Cheese Shredder
- Mixing bowl
- Garlic press
Ingredients needed:
- Hard cheese
- Garlic
- Sour cream
- Salt and Pepper
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BEST CHEESE DIP
First Step: Prepare ingredients
This recipe is so simple to make, that it requires just a few steps. First of all, prepare all of your ingredients. It is best to shred your cheese at home and crush all the garlic using a garlic press.
Second Step: Cheese and garlic
In a big mixing bowl, add the cheese and garlic.
Third Step: Sour cream
Add in sour cream, salt, pepper, and, if you prefer, herbs.
Fourth Step: Mix
Using a spatula, mix all ingredients into one combined paste or dip.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Cheese – use any type you like
- Shredded cheese – shred your hard block cheese at home to avoid starches, usually part of pre-shredded cheese in shops.
- Sour cream – can be replaced with Greek yogurt or cream cheese
- Dip – add a bit more sour cream
- Spread – add a bit less sour cream
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What To Serve With Chip Dip?
When it comes to serving chip dip, options are endless. You can pair it with tortilla chips, zucchini chips, pretzels, crackers, vegetables, or even toasted bread rolls. The salty and crunchy texture of the chips and keto crackers complements the creamy and flavorful cheese dip perfectly.
Can You Make Cheese Sauce Using Cheddar Cheese or Velveeta?
You can make cheese sauce using sharp cheddar cheese, American cheese, pepper jack, or Velveeta. Cheddar cheese will produce a rich and intense flavor, while Velveeta, a processed cheese, will create a smoother and milder sauce. Both options can make a delicious and creamy cheese sauce for various recipes.
Easy Queso Recipe With Nacho Cheese
Making the best queso recipe with nacho cheese is simple and quick. Melt the nacho cheese in a saucepan, add some diced tomatoes, green chilies, and spices, and you’ll have a zesty and flavorful queso dip that’s perfect for parties or game-day snacks.
Can You Make Queso Dip Recipe?
Yes, you can make an easy queso dip recipe from this. Homemade queso recipe typically combines melted savory cheese, spices, and other ingredients like rotel tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. It can be customized to your liking and is a famous dip for tortilla chips or a topping for nachos in almost every Mexican restaurant.
Add some cayenne pepper, green chiles, chili powder, taco seasoning, and herb seasoning using our basic recipe as a base. Then, microwave for a few seconds until the cheese is melted to get the perfect melted consistency for a dip.
If you want to go further, you can slightly cook it in a slow cooker with hot sauce.
Can I Make Ahead This Creamy Cheese Dip?
Yes, you can make this creamy cheese dip ahead of time. Prepare the dip as directed, cover tightly, and refrigerate. The flavors will continue to meld and develop over time, resulting in an even more delicious dip when served.
How Do You Store Cheesy Dip?
Transfer leftover dip to an airtight container and refrigerate to store cheesy dip. Consuming it within 3-4 days is best to ensure maximum freshness and flavor. Avoid leaving the dip at room temperature for extended periods to prevent spoilage.
Can You Freeze This Cheese Sauce Recipe?
Freezing cheese dip is not recommended, as the texture and consistency may be compromised upon thawing. The dip’s cheese and other dairy ingredients may separate and become grainy after freezing and thawing, resulting in an undesirable texture. Enjoying the cheese dip fresh or storing leftovers in the refrigerator for short-term consumption is best.
But if you use it as a Mexican cheese dip, you can quickly reheat the whole mixture in a skillet, giving you a perfect spreadable creamy dip.
Keto Bread Recipes
Whether this will be your go-to dip or spread, you need bread with it. And there are some options for you to pick from:
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Homemade Cheese Dip Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Cheese Shredder
- 1 Garlic press
Ingredients
- 8 oz Hard Cheese
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- 0,5 Cup Sour Cream
- pinch Salt
- pinch Pepper
Instructions
- This recipe is so simple to make, that it requires just a few steps. First of all, prepare all of your ingredients. It is best to shred your cheese at home and crush all the garlic using a garlic press.
- In a big mixing bowl, add the cheese and garlic.
- Add in sour cream, salt, pepper, and, if you prefer, herbs.
- Using a spatula, mix all ingredients into one combined paste or dip.
Video
Notes
- Cheese – use any type you like
- Shredded cheese – shred your hard block cheese at home to avoid starches, usually part of pre-shredded cheese in shops.
- Sour cream – can be replaced with Greek yogurt or cream cheese
- Dip – add a bit more sour cream
- Spread – add a bit less sour cream
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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What tyes of hard cheese would you recommend using for the cheese dip please
Dear Mandie,
Any hard cheese would work, it all depends on your liking. I love to use either Ementhal, Edam or Gouda.