Cheese and Chive Dip

overhead shot of cheese and chive dip on a plate with potato wedges surrounded by garnish

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5 from 6 votes

A fresh, simple and delicious homemade version of the classic Cheese and Chive Dip!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dip

Cuisine: British

Servings: cup

Calories: 172kcal

Author: Chris Collins

Cost: £1 / $1

Equipment

Small Mixing Bowl
Sharp Knife & Chopping Board or Scissors (for chives)
Fine Cheese Grater
Spatula

Ingredients

1/2 cup / 120g Full Fat Mayo
1/2 cup / 120g Sour Cream
2 heaped tbsp Cheddar Cheese, finely grated
1 tbsp Fresh Chives, finely diced
1 small clove Garlic, grated/minced
1/2 Lemon, juice only
Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Combine all of your ingredients in a suitably sized bowl, cover with cling film and pop in the fridge until needed.

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Notes

a) Make ahead - It's best to make ahead as the flavours will develop and marry together in the fridge a little better.

b) Garlic - make sure it's a small clove otherwise it'll be too overpowering. For preference I'd start off with half a clove and adjust accordingly.

c) Cheese - I usually go for a nice strong cheddar to pack a punch of flavour. In all cases just make sure it's finely grated so it infuses the dip better.

d) Calories - whole recipe divided by 6.

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