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    Spicy Sriracha Cream Cheese Dip Recipe Index

    Spicy Sriracha Cream Cheese Dip

    Published: Feb 2, 2018 · Modified: Feb 7, 2022 by Nicki Sizemore · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sriracha Dip in a bowl.

    I can't think of a better crowd pleaser than this spicy sriracha cream cheese dip, which might just be my favorite dip ever. It’s super easy to make (only 4 ingredients!), but insanely addicting—spicy, creamy, garlicky and perfect with potato chips. Serve it as a quick and easy appetizer for your next game day, party, potluck or barbecue.

    Close up of a potato chip dipping into a bowl of sriracha cream cheese dip.

    Sriracha dip ingredients

    This sriracha dip comes together in minutes using just garlic, cream cheese, sour cream and sriracha. You can add as much or as little sriracha as you like, depending on how spicy you like it (I love this Organic Sriracha, but any brand works). You can also swap out the sour cream for full-fat Greek yogurt.

    Process shot showing all of the ingredients for sriracha dip in a food processor.

    The recipe comes from my book, The Food Processor Family Cookbook and is a must-have in my house for football games and parties!

    Process shot showing the sriracha cream cheese dip blended up in a food processor.

    How to make sriracha cream cheese dip:

    1. In a food processor, chop two garlic cloves.
    2. Add softened cream cheese, sour cream, sriracha and salt.
    3. Process until smooth. Taste and add additional sriracha if you want it spicier! If you prefer a thinner texture, add a splash or two of milk.
    Close up of sriracha dip in a bowl.

    Tips for making this spicy cream cheese dip:

    • The dip gets made right in a food processor, but you could also mix it by hand if you finely grate the garlic.
    • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that it mixes in smoothly without lumps.
    • You can add as much or as little sriracha as you like, depending on how spicy you like it! You can use any brand of sriracha you like (I love this Organic Sriracha).
    • I often garnish the dip with chives, but it's totally optional.
    • Try the sriracha dip as a spread on sandwiches or burgers!

    *This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links to products I use and love (from which I earn income, at no cost to you). Thank you or supporting From Scratch Fast!

    Creamy sriracha dip in a bowl with a spoon.

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    • Easy Yogurt Feta Dip
    • Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip
    • Tuscan White Bean Dip
    • Creamy Pea Dip

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    • Slow Cooker Chili (the best game day chili!)
    • Easy Carnitas
    • Green Chicken Enchiladas
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    • Healthy Sloppy Joes
    • Mexican White Bean and Chicken Soup

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    Sriracha cream cheese dip in a bowl with potato chips alongside.
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    Spicy Sriracha Cream Cheese Dip

    Adapted from The Food Processor Family Cookbook, by Nicki Sizemore (Sonoma Press © 2016).
    This creamy, spicy dip is the ULTIMATE game day or potluck appetizer! It only takes minutes to make and is always a huge crowd pleaser. The dip gets a kick of heat from sriracha and has a spicy, garlicky flavor that pairs perfectly with crunchy potato chips (just beware, it's totally addicting!). For a looser texture, feel free to blend in a couple tablespoons of milk. The recipe can be halved if you’re not serving a crowd.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy dip recipes, spicy cream cheese dip, sriracha dip recipes
    Servings: 2 ¼ cups
    Author: Nicki Sizemore

    Ingredients

    • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
    • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
    • ½ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
    • 2-3 tablespoons sriracha, or more to taste
    • Salt
    • Chopped chives, for garnish (optional)
    • Potato chips (preferably a sturdy chip), for serving

    Instructions

    • In a food processor with the motor running, drop the garlic through the feed tube to chop.
    • Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and 2 tablespoons of sriracha, and season with salt. Process until smooth, stopping and scraping down the sides occasionally. Taste and pulse in an additional tablespoon of sriracha (or more!), if you prefer it spicier.
    • Transfer the dip to a bowl, and sprinkle with chopped chives, if you wish. Serve with potato chips for dipping.

    Notes

    Do ahead: The dip can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Bring it to room temperature before serving.
    Tips:
    • The dip gets made right in a food processor, but you could also mix it by hand if you finely grate the garlic.
    • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that it mixes in smoothly without lumps.
    • You can add as much or as little sriracha as you like, depending on how spicy you like it! You can use any brand of sriracha you like (I love this Organic Sriracha).
    • I often garnish the dip with chives, but it's totally optional.
    • Try the sriracha dip as a spread on sandwiches or burgers!

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    Comments

    1. Laken Brown says

      July 11, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      I made this dip because I needed an appetizer for a last minute get together, and I had all the ingredients in my fridge. It was good, but I felt it needed something extra to make it great. So I shredded some leftover grilled chicken and a few squirts of lime juice. Delicious!

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      • Nicki Sizemore says

        July 12, 2022 at 3:44 pm

        I love the idea of adding chicken to this dip! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Barb says

      October 06, 2018 at 11:04 pm

      4 stars
      Really good! I didn't have any chips. So I spread it on low carb tortillas, rolled them, chilled the, then cut in to pieces to serve. Yum.

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        November 27, 2018 at 1:39 pm

        BRILLIANT!! I love this idea. Thank you for sharing!

        Reply

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