This is the best veggie dip recipe that will have everyone begging for the recipe! It’s an incredibly easy vegetable dip that makes a large batch, so it’s perfect for get-togethers.
While this dip uses a traditional sour cream and mayo base, it’s anything but ordinary! You’ll never serve another store bought veggie dip again. It’s a creamy, dreamy vegetable dip recipe filled with texture and flavor.
Get the simple secret that makes it stand above the rest! It’s always a hit, and it’s one of our favorite family recipes.
Years ago, my sister Cheryl got me hooked on this incredible veggie dip. This vegetable dip is unlike any other I’ve had.
If you’re searching for the ultimate crowd-pleasing vegetable dip recipe, I promise this one is it! As much as I love ranch, this vegetable dip wins every time.
If it was acceptable, I’d live off of dips. You’re never too old to be a kid (or eat like one), right? In addition to camaraderie, it’s what we look forward to in gatherings like tailgates, office and holiday parties!
My years of catering and event planning taught me that everyone loves to dip. Don’t skip my crowd favorite pan fried onion dip, easy dill dip, and this delicious spinach dip with cream cheese.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
What’s the secret, you ask? Well, the secret’s in the cheese!
- So easy to make.
- Serves a crowd – it makes a large amount!
- Keeps well – it’s actually better on the second day!
- Most veggie dip recipes don’t have cheese, and if they do it’s simply a cream cheese base. This recipe focuses on a fresh grated mozzarella, and it makes all the difference!
- This vegetable dip recipe is easily adaptable with a variety of seasoning options.
Shopping List
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- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Parmesan Cheese
- Mozzarella
- White Granulated Sugar (optional teaspoon)
- Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute (or any garlic and onion seasoning blend)
- Onion Flakes
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Parsley
Substitutions and Variations
- Sour Cream – You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt to increase protein while reducing calories and saturated fat.
- Mayonnaise – I like to use Olive Oil Mayonnaise, but anything you have on hand will do!
- Seasoning – This dip is so flexible with the seasoning. See below for our favorite variations of the seasoning options here.
- Fresh Herbs – You can use fresh herbs or a few green onions to really take it up a notch. Just triple the dried seasoning measurement and taste test.
- Fresh Parmesan and Mozzarella – Fresh grated mozzarella makes this vegetable dip stand above the rest! Learn how to grate cheese, because it truly makes a difference to use fresh grated in this recipe.
- Sugar – Optional. Simply eliminate the sugar in this recipe and it becomes a very low carb appetizer!
Seasoning Suggestions
The seasoning in this dip is flexible. As written, we use a teaspoon of Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute (in addition to some onion flakes and garlic powder), but you can use any of your favorite seasoning blends.
Get all my favorite homemade seasoning blends here.
- Southwest blend
- Taco Seasoning
- Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute
- Italian Seasoning
- Sweet Onion and Herb
- Garlic and Herb
Tips
- Freshly Shred Cheese – If possible, I strongly encourage you to freshly shred your cheese. Blocks of cheese tend to be of higher quality and have less preservatives, making them so much creamier.
- Marinate – Allow this dip to rest in the fridge for up to 24 hours for the best flavor, but it can be served immediately.
- Serve – in a cabbage bowl, as shown below! Simply carve out the interior of a large head of cabbage for a gorgeous display.
Serving Suggestions
- red peppers
- snap peas
- bell peppers
- cauliflower
- carrots
- celery
- broccoli
- cherry tomatoes
- crackers
Frequently Asked Questions
If it’s homemade like this veggie dip, your dairy-based dips should keep (when properly stored in an airtight container) for up to 4-5 days. See more on how to store this vegetable dip below.
Absolutely! Simply replace the mayo in this recipe with more sour cream, or use cream cheese instead.
How to Store
- Room Temperature – This veggie dip can sit out safely for up to two hours while serving.
- Refrigerate – This vegetable dip keeps well, refrigerated for up to 5 days covered or in an airtight container.
- Freezer – Don’t freeze this dip. The consistency won’t be good after defrosting!
Irresistible Veggie Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried (if using fresh, triple the amount!)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion flakes (also called dried minced onion)
- 1 teaspoon 21 Salute Seasoning See notes
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese fresh grated
- 8 ounces mozzarella fresh shredded
Instructions
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, garlic powder, onion flakes, seasoning, parmesan cheese and sugar.2 cups sour cream, 2 cups mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion flakes, 1 teaspoon 21 Salute Seasoning, 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- Fold in mozzarella cheese.8 ounces mozzarella
- Refrigerate 2+ hours.
- Serve with vegetables and or crackers.
Julie’s Tips
- Freshly Shred Cheese – Blocks of cheese tend to be of higher quality and have less preservatives. Therefore, overall they are so much creamier. Fresh shredded cheese blends in perfect with this veggie dip! You won’t regret it, I promise!
- Marinate – Allow it to marinate for up to 24 hours for the best flavor, but it can be served immediately.
- To Store – This vegetable dip keeps well, refrigerated for up to 5 days covered.
- Safety – Never leave sour cream at room temperature more than 2 hours.
Seasoning Suggestions
While this recipe is written with TJ’s 21 seasoning salute, you can substitute with any favorite seasoning blend. A few options:- Southwest blend
- Taco Seasoning
- Italian Seasoning
- Sweet Onion and Herb
- Garlic and Herb
Substitutions
- Sour Cream – Substitute with greek yogurt for a lower calorie alternative.
- Mayonnaise – I use Olive Oil Mayonnaise, but anything you have on hand will do! (Except Miracle Whip, don’t do that!)
- Parmesan Cheese – Can be substituted with pecorino romano or asiago.
- Sugar – Omit if you want this dip to be lower carb.
- Fresh Herbs – You can replace (or add to) the dried seasoning in this recipe with fresh herbs to really take it up a notch. Just triple the dried seasoning measurement with fresh herbs and taste test. A little fresh basil, rosemary or oregano would be delicious additions!
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How to Make
- Combine – In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, seasonings, sugar and then fold in mozzarella cheese and Parmesan.
- Marinate – Refrigerate for two+ hours and serve.
Yum, sounds and look very yummy!!!
Thank you! Hope you have a great weekend!
Are all the seasonings u listed found at Trader Joe’s?
All the others are found at any grocery store. I tend to use McCormick’s, but there are several brands that make the same.
Julie,
When you say 1tsp. seasoning, what “seasoning” do you mean?
Thanks,
Arlyne
Sorry, I mentioned that in my post, but not recipe. I love Southwest or Trader Joe’s Seasoning Salute, Sweet Onion and Herb or Garlic and Herb. I’ll add it into the notes. Enjoy!
What do you use for the “1 t seasoning”. I know the original recipe used Accent but you use your own blend – not sure what that is? Is it salt free or ? Did I miss something?
Sorry, I mentioned that in my post, but not recipe. I love Southwest or Trader Joe’s Seasoning Salute, Sweet Onion and Herb or Garlic and Herb. I’ll add it into the notes. Enjoy!
Sounds delicious. What type of “seasoning” do you use? Can I leave out the onion flakes and still have a great flavor?
You certainly can, but you’ll want a more robust seasoning like a Southwest blend. Enjoy!