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Parmesan Ranch Dip
Guuuyyyyyysssss potluck season is here. Which means that DIP season is here. I love dips of all kinds. Hot dips, cold dips and creamy dips. Pretty much any kind of dip you put in front of me and I will devour it. This Parmesan Ranch Dip is the newest addition to my summer dip arsenal and I am 100% sure you should add it to yours too.
I actually developed this Parmesan Ranch Dip recipe the other day when it was warm and sunny and I got the craving for a creamy dip. I used what I had on hand. Note: Always have the ingredients for ranch dip on hand. The homemade stuff is so much better than the store bought stuff.
I could’ve gone with just a regular ranch dip but I wanted to shake things up a bit and decided to throw in some freshly grated parmesan cheese. The key here is the fresh stuff. You only need 1/2 of a cup so it doesn’t take that long to grate it.
NO EXCUSES.
Seriously, friends. Fresh Parmesan is where it’s at. Just ask Kellan, it’s the only kind of cheese he likes. I kid you not, I can’t even get him to eat cheddar. But crack open a wheel of parmesan and he is all over it.
Cheese aside, this Parmesan Ranch Dip is actually a little lighter than most dips thanks to the base being mostly Greek yogurt. I just love using Greek yogurt in dips. I will often use it as a substitute for mayonnaise or sour cream when I make dips or dressings. It’s a way to lighten things up but you still get all of the creaminess. Plus you get the added benefit of the protein which also takes a way a bit of the guilt of dip eating. That being said, this dip has a touch of mayo in it because I think the creaminess of the mayo balances out the tartness of the yogurt. And life is all about balance right?
You can use this Parmesan Ranch Dip as a dip for chips, pretzels or veggies. Ryan and I also used it as a salad dressing last night and it was perfecto.
Parmesan Ranch Dip
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl except salt and pepper together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
May 15, 2016 at 5:28 pmI’m normally a ranch or a french onion dip kinda gal but oooo my the Parmesan in this is calling my name!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling
May 14, 2016 at 7:51 pmThis dip looks awesome! I could do some major damage…… ;)
Megan {Country Cleaver}
May 14, 2016 at 1:38 pmYESSSS Dips of every kind if you please!!
Michelle | A Latte Food
May 13, 2016 at 9:55 pmOoh I love chip dips! Love that this is made with Greek yogurt!
Megan Ancheta
May 13, 2016 at 6:47 pmI could seriously eat this whole bowl! Looks amazing!
CrunchyCreamySw
May 13, 2016 at 6:42 pmJust pass me the chips and let me at it! LOVE ranch dips!
Dee
May 13, 2016 at 5:32 pmMy family loves ranch, and I love that you added Parm. I have to try this and soon!
Louise Bishop
May 13, 2016 at 9:14 amWe go through gallons of Ranch at my house. I don’t make mine from scratch yet but am going to try this new recipe. Food almost always comes out better and tastier when it’s homemade.