Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

No party is complete without at least a few delectable dips. While French onion dip and Buffalo wing dip are tried-and-true winners at tailgates, potlucks and parties, sometimes it’s fun to add a new flavor to the mix. This sun-dried tomato dip is a crowd-pleasing offering that tastes downright divine with chips, crackers and fresh vegetables.

To make this dip recipe, you don’t need anything more than a small food processor. Simply toss all the ingredients in and pulse them until they’re smooth. Add some chopped green onions for color, and you’ll be ready to dip to your heart’s content.

Our favorite thing about this dip is its endless versatility. While we doubt you’ll have any leftovers, if you do find yourself with extra sun-dried tomato dip, you can use it as a spread for your morning bagel or even add a few tablespoons into this asparagus-stuffed chicken breasts. Trust us, this easy dip recipe will quickly become a staple you keep stocked in your fridge for any occasion.

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Ingredients

• Cream cheese
• Sour cream
• Mayonnaise
• Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• Hot pepper sauce
• Green onions
• Assorted crackers and/or fresh vegetables

Directions

Step 1: Combine and blend

Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce into a food processor. Cover and process until blended.

Step 2: Add the green onion

Add the green onions, then cover and pulse until they’re finely chopped.

Step 3: Serve

Transfer the dip to a bowl, and serve it with crackers and/or vegetables.

How to Store Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

Store any leftover sun-dried tomato dip in an airtight food storage container and keep it refrigerated. Enjoy the dip within three to four days for the best taste and freshness.

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Tips

Can you make sun-dried tomato dip with low-fat ingredients?

You sure can. This sun-dried tomato cream cheese dip is one instance where you can substitute low-fat alternatives for the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise without serious repercussions. The dip will taste great with any or all of these swaps.

How else can you use sun-dried tomato dip?

Don’t discount the potential of this crowd-pleasing dip recipe. We love to use it as a tasty spread over a tomato tart made with phyllo dough or flaky puff pastry. This dip also makes a delicious pasta sauce. Add 1/2 cup of the dip to hot, cooked pasta and stir until it’s melted. Add fresh chopped basil and a splash of milk or cream, and you’ll have a quick and simple pasta that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

What can you serve with sun-dried tomato dip?

Serve this cream cheese and sun-dried tomato dip along with other popular potluck and cold picnic foods. Add a festive charcuterie board to your spread, or serve the dip alongside a green salad and some juicy grilled chicken breasts.