Description
This Ultimate Super Bowl Dip base recipe is creamy, cheesy, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for Game Day, it transforms into seven bold flavor variations including Buffalo Chicken, BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco, Pizza, Jalapeño Popper, Spinach Artichoke, and Philly Cheesesteak.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 1–2 cups optional mix-ins (cooked meats, vegetables, beans, or sauces depending on variation)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
3. Mix in sour cream and mayonnaise until creamy and lump-free.
4. Fold in cheddar, Monterey Jack, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Stir in half of the green onions.
6. Fold in your chosen flavor mix-ins (1–2 cups depending on variation).
7. Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
8. Bake 18–25 minutes until hot and bubbly with lightly golden edges.
9. Garnish with remaining green onions or desired toppings.
10. Serve warm with chips, crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Notes
- Prepare dip mixture up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Reheat at 350°F for 10–15 minutes for best texture.
- Freeze select variations (without fresh toppings) up to 2 months.
- Serve directly from a cast iron skillet for rustic presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg