Cream Cheese Dip

The perfect party starter! This Cream Cheese Dip is made from just 5 delicious ingredients (cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce and chopped spring onions)... ready to serve in less than 5 minutes!

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Course: Appetizer, party food

Cuisine: western

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: serves

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Cost: $5

Equipment

Mixing bowl and spoon (or Thermomix)

Ingredients

250 g cream cheese block, softened to room temp
40 g cheese grated, tasty or cheddar
30 g (2 tbsp) mayonnaise whole egg mayo preferably
30 g (2 tbsp) sweet chilli sauce
2-3 spring onions finely chopped

Instructions

Place the softened cream cheese, grated cheese, mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce and chopped spring onions into a mixing bowl.
Use a spoon to mix until smooth and combined.
If using a Thermomix: grate the cheese for 5 seconds, Speed 8. Add the remaining ingredients and mix on Reverse for 20 seconds, Speed 4.
Serve with vegetable sticks, crackers or corn chips.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS:

Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temp before using. If you don't have time to wait for the cream cheese to soften to room temperature, place it in the microwave on 50% power for 30-60 seconds or until just softened.
This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Serve at room temp (or remove from the fridge 20 minutes before serving). You can also serve it warm by placing it in a small slow cooker on a warm setting. Warm cream cheese dip goes fabulously with potato chips.
Add more chilli sauce and/or mayo to suit your taste.
Garnish this dip with some crumbled crispy bacon for extra flavour and a bit of crunch.
It's versatile - turn this easy cream cheese dip into a chicken dip or salmon dip by mixing in some cooked finely shredded chicken or smoked salmon for added protein and flavour.
Try replacing the sweet chilli sauce with a little of your favourite beer for a beer cheese dip - great with potato crisps!

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