Description
A rich, creamy, and savory layered dip topped with toasted slivered almonds, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, softened cream cheese, dry onion soup mix, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until completely smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into a serving dish, about 8×8 inches or similar size.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the slivered almonds over the cheddar cheese layer.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, allow the dip to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Notes
- Toast the slivered almonds lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant before using for better flavor.
- Serve this dip cold with sturdy crackers, vegetable sticks, or pita chips.
- This dip tastes best when made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 55