Last night, I was hanging out with some friends, and we decided to make a quick and easy appetizer for game night. Someone mentioned pesto, and immediately, my mind went to my awesome creamy pesto dip. It’s always a massive hit; honestly, there’s never any leftovers! I’m sharing it with you today, so get ready for a seriously delicious and easy-to-make snack.
This creamy pesto dip is beyond simple to make, even for beginner cooks! It’s the perfect appetizer for parties, game nights, or just a simple weeknight snack. And, honestly? It’s addictive. I have to actively stop myself from eating the entire bowl in one sitting. But, don't worry. This recipe makes a lot, so everyone gets a chance to enjoy this fantastic dip.
Required Equipments
- Food processor or blender
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Serving bowl
- Tortilla chips
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This creamy pesto dip is unbelievably easy to make, unbelievably delicious, and unbelievably addictive. Get ready to impress your friends with this simple yet sensational appetizer!
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First things first, gather your ingredients! Make sure everything is fresh for the best flavor. Trust me on this one-- using good quality ingredients makes all the difference!
- Next, we tackle the pesto. Throw your basil leaves, pine nuts (or walnuts if that’s what you’ve got!), garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, and olive oil into a food processor or blender. Pulse until it's a smooth, vibrant green paste. Don’t over-process it or it'll get too oily!
- If your pesto seems too thick, add a tiny bit more olive oil, a tablespoon at a time, until you get the consistency you like. A little goes a long way!
- Now, let's make it creamy! In a mixing bowl, stir together your pesto, cream cheese (softened – super important!), and mayonnaise. Mix until everything is perfectly combined and smooth. It's basically like a super-smooth, flavorful green cloud!
- Taste the dip and see if it needs any adjustments. Maybe a pinch more salt or some freshly cracked black pepper? Trust your taste buds!
- Finally, transfer your dip into a serving bowl. Garnish with some extra parmesan cheese or a few fresh basil leaves if you're feeling fancy. Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips (or other dippers!), and enjoy! I promise, this is the good stuff. (Okay, maybe not promise. But, it will be really good!)
- P.S. If you’re feeling extra ambitious, make your own tortilla chips from scratch! It adds a whole new level to this already amazing dip (though I admit, store-bought is totally acceptable).
📝 Notes
- Adjust the amount of olive oil in the pesto to achieve your desired consistency.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the pine nuts or walnuts.
- If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat!
- For extra flavour, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 250 kcal
Protein: 5g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 150mg
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