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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Cream Cheese Veggie Dip

    Published: Nov 29, 2021 · Modified: Sep 12, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This delicious cream cheese veggie dip is perfect for veggies, chips, pita chips, pretzels, and more. It's full of creamy, delicious flavors that make it the perfect cracker, chip, or vegetable dip.

    I think I have been making this cream cheese dip for crackers for almost thirty years. I thought about updating it but then I figure why? It's perfect just as it is.

    Hand dipping cucumber slice into a bowl full of Cream Cheese Veggie Dip. Crackers, baby carrots and sliced cucumbers also appear on the table.

    Vegetable Dip

    This was inspired by my other creamy blue cheese dip recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing baked pita chips recipe.

    Ingredients

    This recipe calls for a few ingredients, but they're all very simple. In fact, you probably have almost all of them in your refrigerator right this second.

    • Softened cream cheese
    • Dark corn syrup
    • Sugar
    • Oil
    • Vinegar
    • Onion flakes
    • Lemon juice
    • Dry mustard
    • Celery seed
    • Paprika
    • Salt

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    It only takes a few simple steps to make this delicious dip. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time flat!

    Step 1: Prep

    Take out your cream cheese to soften and measure out your ingredients.

    Step 2: Blend Cream Cheese

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, syrup, and sugar together until smooth.

    Step 3: Add the Oil

    Add the oil and blend well.

    Step 4: Add the Remaining Ingredients

    Add vinegar, onion, lemon juice, dry mustard, celery seed, salt, and paprika, beating until well blended.

    Step 5: Chill

    Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

    Hint: To achieve the best texture, be sure you blend your dip extremely well after each addition.

    Hand dipping cucumber slice into a bowl full of Cream Cheese Veggie Dip. Crackers, baby carrots and sliced cucumbers also appear on the table.

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this vegetable dip.

    • Light Corn Syrup - If you don't have dark corn syrup, you can use light corn syrup.
    • Onion Powder - Flakes are preferred but if you don't have them, poweder will work.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this cream cheese veggie dip recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Spicy - Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
    • Dried Minced Garlic - Try adding minced garlic to this recipe for even more flavor.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this cream cheese fruit dip.

    Equipment

    You'll only need a few simple kitchen necessities to make this dish.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Mixing bowl
    • Whisk or fork

    Storage

    This dip will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or up to 2 months in the freezer.

    Tips

    This recipe is incredibly simple, but there are some things to remember that will take it from good to great. Be sure to read over these simple tips before you start making the dip.

    • Fully soften your cream cheese to ensure the best texture and flavor.
    • Be sure you blend well after each addition so the flavors can fully incorporate.
    • Allow the dip to chill for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld.
    Bowlful of vegetable dip with cracker next to bowls of carrots and sliced cucumbers

    More Cream Cheese Recipes

    Do you like cream cheese? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Smoked Cream Cheese
    • Cream Cheese Corn Casserole
    • Overnight Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about vegetable dip? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this cream cheese veggie dip.

    How long is this good?

    It will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer.

    How do I freeze this dip?

    Allow it to chill completely in the refrigerator, then place it in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

    How do I defrost this dip?

    Simply leave it in the refrigerator overnight.

    Do I have to use dark corn syrup?

    No. If you only have light corn syrup, it will work just as well. The color of the dip will change slightly, however.

    What can I serve with this cream cheese veggie dip?

    You can use any vegetable you like, along with crackers, pita chips, potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, and anything else that strikes your fancy.

    Cream Cheese Veggie Dip

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Cream cheese veggie dip in a bowl with crackers and cucumber slices in the backround.

    Cream Cheese Veggie Dip

    Karin and Ken
    This cream cheese veggie dip is so sweet and creamy. It makes the perfect chip, pretzel, or vegetable dip for any occasion.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Chill Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 249 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowl
    • Hand mixer or blender
    • Rubber spatula
    • mason jar or resealable container

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup corn syrup dark will add more color to your dip
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 cup oil
    • ¼ cup vinegar
    • ⅓ cup onion flakes
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
    • 1 tablespoon celery seed
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients.
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl beat cream cheese, syrup and sugar together until smooth.
      Cream cheese, syrup and sugar added to a medium mixing bowl.
    • Add oil and blend some more.
      Oil added to the bowl, the ingredients are mixed well.
    • Add vinegar and lemon juice.
      Vinegar and lemon juice added to the medium mixing bowl.
    • Beat until blended.
      All ingredients mixed well inside the bowl.
    • Add onion, dry mustard, celery seed, salt, and paprika.
      Onion, dry mustard, celery seed, salt, and paprika added to the medium mixing bowl.
    • Beat until well blended. Refrigerate for at least an hour, if not two, before serving.
      Ingredients are mixed well.
    • Serve with vegetables and crackers.
      Chilled Veggie dip served in a glass bowl.
    • Enjoy every bite!
      Chilled Veggie dip served in a glass bowl. A cracker is dipped into the dip.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.3mg
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