Herbed Cheddar Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
• 1/2-1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 -2 teaspoon milk, as needed to thin

Recipe

• 1 chop or mince as necessary the scallions, cilantro, fresh herb mixture and garlic. place in the bowl of a food processor. add salt, red pepper flakes and pepper. pulse several times to blend.
• 2 to the bowl add sour cream, grated cheddar, cream cheese and pulse until blended. scrape down sides as necessary. blend until smooth.
• 3 add milk, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. dip should not be too thin. continue blending until mixture is smooth.
• 4 refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• 5 serve as a dip with veggies or chips. will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.