Description
A delightful and colorful dip perfect for holiday parties, inspired by the Grinch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup green food coloring
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add green food coloring and mix until the desired shade of green is achieved.
- Stir in the diced green bell pepper, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños.
- This dip can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Garnish with additional cilantro or cheese for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Grinch Dip