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Ingredients
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Classic Dips - Quantity per batch (yields ~8 portions total, each dip served in small ramekins)
Herb & Garlic Dip
Spicy Chipotle Dip
Tangy Ranch-Style Dip
Creamy Blue Cheese Dip
Finishes & Garnishes
Method
Base Mix (make once and divide)
Combine base ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, add 2 cups sour cream, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup Greek yogurt and 8 oz softened cream cheese. Use a whisk or electric hand mixer on low to beat until smooth and homogenous, about 1–2 minutes. Scrape sides as needed.
Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1 teaspoon olive oil until incorporated. Taste for seasoning — this is the neutral base you will split for the individual dips.
Divide the base into four equal portions (about 2 cups base per portion) into separate small bowls or ramekins for individual flavoring.
Herb & Garlic Dip - yields ~8 small servings
To one portion of base, fold in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon sliced chives. Add 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Mix gently until herbs are evenly distributed.
Spicy Chipotle Dip - yields ~8 small servings
To the second portion of base, stir in 1 teaspoon minced chipotle in adobo, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon lime zest and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Mix until evenly combined.
Taste and add more chipotle for heat if desired. Chill 15–30 minutes so flavors meld. Garnish with a light dusting of smoked paprika.
Tangy Ranch-Style Dip - yields ~8 small servings
To the third portion of base, add 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth.
Adjust seasoning with salt or pepper to taste. Chill for 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped scallions and cracked pepper before serving.
Creamy Blue Cheese Dip - yields ~8 small servings
Fold 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar into the remaining portion of base. For a chunkier dip, fold gently and leave some larger crumbles; for smoother, pulse briefly in a food processor.
Taste and add additional blue cheese if a stronger flavor is desired. Chill 30 minutes. Garnish with extra crumbled blue cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Serve & Storage
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving; add a splash of buttermilk or lemon juice if the texture has thickened.