This 3 Ingredient Best Ever Dip is a creamy, flavor packed party dip made with chive and onion cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning that’s almost impossible to stop eating.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

You know those last minute get togethers where you need something fast but still want it to taste incredibly impressive? This 3 Ingredient Best Ever Dip is exactly that recipe! It comes together in minutes, uses ingredients you probably already have, and seems to disappear right in front of my eyes every single time.

I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s hard to stop eating. It’s creamy, falvorful, and perfectly seasoned.Once you start dipping, you just keep on going. I made it recently with bagel chips and it was such a huge hit.

Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this delicious appetizer. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.

Chive & Onion Cream Cheese – The rich, creamy base that adds lots of flavor.
Sour Cream – Lightens the texture and adds a tangy balance so the dip isn’t too heavy.
Dry Ranch Seasoning – This stuff is a absolute flavor bomb! It adds garlic, herbs, salt, and that addictive ranch taste.
Fresh Chives – An optional garnish that adds a nice pop of color.

How To Make It

Here’s how to make this crowd pleasing dip. You can find the full ingredients list ingredients along with instructions on the recipe card below.

First, in a medium bowl, add the soften the cream cheese, sour cream and ranch seasoning. Mix until fully combined and smooth it out into a serving dish until its flat and even.

PRO TIP: Using softened cream cheese helps all the ingredients easily incorporate.

cream cheese, sour cream and ranch seasoning mixed together.

Now, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best results. Garnish with chives and enjoy!

PRO TIP: Refrigerating for just 30 minutes helps the ranch seasoning fully bloom.

Can I Substitute The Cream Cheese?

Yes, for sure you can. Herb flavored cream cheese, jalapeno or plain cream cheese mixed with some fresh chives would all work great.

Can I Make This Ahead Of Time?

This recipe actually tastes better after a few hours in the fridge. it’s the perfect make ahead appetizer.

What Should I Serve this with?

I used bagel chips, but it’s also great with crackers, pretzels, tortilla chips, pita chips or fresh veggies like carrot sticks and celery.

Storage

Please the dip into an air tight food safe container. It will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.