Description
A creamy, savory Parmesan cheese dip perfect for pairing with bread, veggies, or crackers—rich, cheesy, and easy to whip up.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped fresh chives or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and grated Parmesan.
- Add minced garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper; stir until smooth and well blended.
- Taste and adjust seasoning—add more lemon for zing or black pepper for kick.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Before serving, give it a final stir and garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Can be made a day ahead—cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Great with breadsticks, tortilla chips, carrot sticks, or crostini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg