Name: Creamy Christmas Dip Festive: 8-Minute Holiday Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove fresh garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 cup pomegranate arils; 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped; 1/4 cup crispy bacon bits (or turkey bacon); 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp dried cranberries (optional); Assorted crackers (wheat, rice, or gluten-free), for serving; Crudités (carrot sticks, celery, cucumber rounds), for serving; Mini pretzels or bagel chips, for serving

Description

This creamy Christmas dip is a festive, savory appetizer packed with tangy cream cheese, smoky bacon, and colorful toppings like pomegranate arils and toasted pecans.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup pomegranate arils
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/4 cup crispy bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp dried cranberries (optional)
Assorted crackers (wheat, rice, or gluten-free), for serving
Crudités (carrot sticks, celery, cucumber rounds), for serving
Mini pretzels or bagel chips, for serving

Instructions

Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl and let it soften at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, or microwave for 10 seconds if short on time.
Add sour cream, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or Greek yogurt as desired.
Transfer the dip to a shallow bowl or festive platter and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Sprinkle pomegranate arils, chopped toasted pecans, crispy bacon bits, sliced green onions, parsley, and optional dried cranberries evenly over the dip.
Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately if short on time.
Arrange assorted crackers, crudités, and pretzels around the platter for dipping. Garnish with extra pomegranate seeds or a sprig of rosemary if desired.

Notes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 110
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Creamy Christmas Dip, Festive Appetizer, Holiday Dip