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No Name Dip Recipe

A creamy Mediterranean-inspired dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, and fresh toppings — the perfect no-cook appetizer for parties, game nights, and casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack/Mexican blend
  • 0.5 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • 0.25 cup sliced green onions
  • 0.25 cup sliced black olives
  • 0.25 cup diced tomatoes or bell peppers
  • 1 jalapeño sliced

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Serving dish
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and lump-free.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
  3. Transfer mixture to a serving dish, spreading it into an even layer.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the surface.
  5. Spoon salsa or pico de gallo over the cheese, then scatter green onions, olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, and jalapeños on top.
  6. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.

Notes

For best results, soften cream cheese before mixing. Assemble a few hours ahead but add toppings just before serving. Refrigerate covered for up to 3–4 days. Best enjoyed within 24 hours.