During quarantine we frequent a few places in the house - our beds, our couches and that sweet, sweet spot right in front of the fridge with the doors wide open.
Whether you identify as a snack for your looks or because is your major food source - we got some savory, spicy and sweet dips to switch up your chip (experience).
Savory
Lox Dip - beautiful reminders of our weekend mornings
2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 ounces lox, 8 ounces cream cheese (Softened), 1/3 cup diced red onions, 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds - dice up lox and mix in last, scallions for garnish
Spinach & Artichoke Dip - perfect snack for game night
1 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing), 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated), 1 can artichoke hearts (14 oz, drained, coarsely chopped), 1 box frozen spinach (9 oz, thawed, squeezed to drain), 1/2 cup red bell pepper (chopped), 1/4 cup monterey jack (or mozzarella cheese, 1 oz, shredded)
Everything Dip - for the “all in” players
1 pound reduced fat cream cheese (softened), 1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt, 1/4 cup poppy seeds, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 1/4 cup dried minced onion, 4 cloves garlic (roasted and finely chopped), 1 pinch sea salt - OR you can cheat - and add Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning to cream cheese & plain greek yogurt Mix
Cucumber & Dill Dip - Light, refreshing
8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup yogurt (plain), 1/2 cup cucumber (diced finely), 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill (chopped finely)
Spicy
Sriracha Cream Cheese Dip - who doesn’t like a kick?
2 large garlic cloves, peeled, 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 to 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce, plus more for drizzling, Kosher salt, Chopped chives, for garnishing (optional)
Spicy Jalapeno Fire Roasted Chili Cheese Dip - warning: cold of ice water on the side
8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 whole jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and discarded, flesh finely diced, 2 cups white cheddar cheese, finely grated, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 4 ounces fire roasted green chilies
Smoky Southern Cheese Dip
8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 cups cheddar cheese, finely grated, 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika. 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 dashes liquid smoke
Sweet
Cinnamon Sugar Dip
1 pound reduced fat cream cheese (softened), 1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt,, 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 Tbsp melted butter
Cookie Dough Dip
1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature, 8 oz cream cheese room temperature, 1/3 cup light brown sugar, 1 pinch salt, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Cake Batter Dip
4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature, 1/2 box Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix approximately 1 and 1/2 cups dry), 6 Tablespoons milk any, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/3 cup sprinkles plus more for
So, go ahead, snack away - you little snack.