Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Party-Ready: A unique, flavorful dip that will impress guests at any gathering.
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Quick and Easy: Ready in just 15 minutes with minimal prep.
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Creamy & Tangy: Combines sour cream, cream cheese, and blue cheese for a luscious texture.
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Customizable: Easily adjust olives, brine, or seasoning to your taste.
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Versatile: Pairs beautifully with chips, bread, veggies, and charcuterie boards.
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
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8 oz sour cream
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8 oz cream cheese
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½ cup olives, chopped
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¼ cup olive brine
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5 oz blue cheese
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½ lemon, juiced
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
Directions
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In a large mixing bowl, add sour cream, cream cheese, chopped olives, olive brine, blue cheese, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
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Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix until smooth and creamy.
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Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
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Serve with pretzels, pita chips, toasted baguette slices, cucumbers, or your favorite vegetables.
Servings and Timing
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
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Servings: 6–8 appetizer servings
Variations
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Onions: Add finely sliced shallots, green onions, or a dash of onion powder for extra savory flavor.
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Black Pepper: Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
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Extra Cheese: Add more blue cheese if you prefer a stronger flavor.
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Spicy Kick: Include a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce for heat.
Storage/Reheating
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Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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This dip is served cold and does not require reheating.
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Stir well before serving if it has been refrigerated.
FAQs
Can I make this dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dip up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Can I use other types of cheese?
Blue cheese is recommended for authenticity, but gorgonzola or a creamy goat cheese can also work.
Can I make it vegan?
You can try using plant-based cream cheese and sour cream, but the flavor will differ from the original.
What kind of olives should I use?
Green olives or blue cheese-stuffed olives are ideal for the classic dirty martini flavor.
Can I make this dip spicier?
Yes, add cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or chopped jalapeños to taste.
Can I use jarred olive brine?
Yes, jarred olive brine works perfectly; just ensure it’s flavorful.
How long does this dip last?
Stored in the fridge, it lasts up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Can I freeze this dip?
Freezing is not recommended, as the texture may change and separate upon thawing.
What should I serve with this dip?
Pretzels, pita chips, toasted baguettes, cucumber slices, or a variety of fresh vegetables.
Conclusion
Dirty Martini Dip is a creamy, tangy, and savory appetizer that brings the classic flavors of a dirty martini to your snack table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s ideal for parties, charcuterie boards, or a fun weeknight treat. Whether served cold with chips, bread, or vegetables, this dip is sure to become a favorite go-to recipe.
Dirty Martini Dip
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 appetizer servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A creamy and tangy Dirty Martini Dip featuring sour cream, cream cheese, blue cheese, and chopped olives. Perfect for parties, charcuterie boards, or a fun snack with veggies, pretzels, or toasted bread.
Ingredients
8 oz sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
½ cup olives, chopped
¼ cup olive brine
5 oz blue cheese
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, chopped olives, olive brine, blue cheese, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment to mix until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Serve with pretzels, pita chips, toasted baguette slices, cucumbers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Onions: Add finely sliced shallots, green onions, or a dash of onion powder for extra flavor.
Black Pepper: Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Extra Cheese: Add more blue cheese for a stronger flavor.
Spicy Kick: Include a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
