Creamy dairy free chip dip is full of flavor and just the thing for dipping salty, crunchy potato chips! This dip is the perfect appetizer for a party or a holiday gathering.
Is there anything better than dipping salty, crispy chips into a bowl of creamy, garlicky dip?
My grandma made the best chip dip, and it had a secret ingredient – a spice blend called Beau Monde.
Beau Monde is super hard to find, but I found out that it is basically garlic powder and celery salt. So I adjusted her recipe, and the taste is very similar. This dip has a kick from fresh garlic and onions, and it’s hard to stop eating it!
The recipe for this dairy free chip dip is super simple. I substituted dairy free milk and cream cheese, but we used to make it with full fat cream cheese and regular milk.
Try this recipe for your next party – it’s the perfect appetizer.
This post is part of my series: 31 Days of Gluten, Dairy, and Egg Free Soups, Salads, Sides & Sweets.Â
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Ingredient Notes
- Dairy Free Cream Cheese – There are several companies that make dairy free cream cheese. You can use any brand that works for your dietary needs.
- Non-Dairy Milk – I recommend a dairy free milk that has a neutral taste for best results. Rice milk, oat milk, soy milk, or other plant based milks should work in this recipe.
- Garlic – I like to use some fresh garlic cloves to give this dip a great flavor.
- Green Onions – Green onions are a good choice – they have a good flavor, but it’s not overpowering.
Substitutions
- If you can’t have garlic or onions, you could try adding different fresh herbs to this recipe for flavor. I think dill or cilantro would be good choices.
- If you are able to eat dairy, it’s fine to make this with dairy cream cheese and regular milk.
Allergy Friendly Potato Chips
Sometimes the question comes up about which brand of potato chips are allergy friendly. I can’t speak for all allergies, but we have a few brands that we trust that had a very thorough response when I contacted them regarding tree nut, peanut, and sesame allergies. Please contact them regarding your specific allergies and their current protocol.
The brands of potato chips we use are:
- Cape Cod
- Boulder Canyon
- Kettle Brand
- Good Crisp Co.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this dip with any of these dippers:
- potato chips
- pretzels or crackers
- bell peppers, baby carrots, cucumbers, or any other fresh vegetable you like
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Recipe
Creamy Dairy Free Chip Dip.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Daiya cream cheese softened, or any vegan cream cheese that works for you
- â…“ cup non-dairy milk any neutral tasting non-dairy milk will work
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 green onions chopped
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place the dairy free cream cheese, non-dairy milk, green onions (light green and white parts, keep the darker green tops for garnish), and garlic in the blender.
- Blend for a few seconds, then scrape down the sides and add the spices.
- Blend again until totally smooth and combined.
- Refrigerate for one hour before serving.
- Serve with your favorite potato chips.
Jen
Would this keep in the fridge for awhile ? Kind of a make earlier in the week and have a little treat throughout the week. Struggling with my new allergies gluten and dairy … trying to find ways to enjoy food and not feel so depressed about it. Thanks!!
Kelly Roenicke
Yes, I would say this should stay fresh for 5 days.
Sarah
What could you substitute the onion with for those who can’t have onions?
Kelly Roenicke
Chives would work!
connie
Shallots. I’m allergic to onions & when I found this out, I was crushed. Asked the Allergist what to use and he said shallots. Haven’t had a problem at all and it’s been about 5 years now. Good luck
karen
i am looking at your recipe for dairy free dip it has cream cheese. isn’t that dairy?
Kelly Roenicke
I used Daiya, which is a vegan brand of cream cheese. If you have another vegan cream cheese that you use, feel free to substitute it!
Pamela
Some people never cease to amaze me, DAIYA cream cheese, geez! Educate thyself before you criticize a recipe.
Annette Giardino
dairy FREE cream cheese, I buy the tofutti brand and you can not tell at all the difference.
Isaac Deal
dont you know that cream cheese is dairy, it literally has the name cheese and cream in it. This recipe is not dairy free
B
Omg daiya is dairy free. *facepalm*
Katie
Great recipe!
Katie @ Produce On Parade
Wow! This looks so smooth and creamy!!
Kelly
Thank you, Katie!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
You learn something new everyday- Beau mond. I love how you can’t put a taste to it except salty….I’m intrigued, I need to find it!
The Gastronomic Bong
I get so obsessed with dips.. especially when i see the words cheesey or creamy.. this is absolutely my kinda dip.. love it!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I can never say no to a good chip dip! This one looks so addicting and cream, Kelly! Love it!
Kelly
Thanks, Gayle!
Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge)
Yes! I used to LOVE chip dip! My grandmother would make it like this or sometimes add in canned clams <— weird but oddly delicious when I was a kid :) Love that you've made a healthier version!
Kelly
Canned clams! That is an unusual ingredient!
lydiaf1963
I think I’ve seen Beau Monde on the spice rack but haven’t tried it. I’m sure your grandmother would be pleased with you! :)
Kelly
Thanks, Lydia!
Kristen
I love chip dips, especially ones like these. I know I’ve heard of Beau Monde- I think my mother has mentioned it before- but I’ve never used it, so this might be something to give a try. Looks great!
Kelly
I hope you like it! :)
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven
Ooh yes I am ALL about dip with my chips. As in, can’t eat my chips without it. LOL. This looks so creamy and delicious! Pinned.
Kelly
Thanks for pinning, Sarah!
Julia Mueller
Grandma Tootsie sounds like my kind of people! Memories with loved ones are so valuable and it sounds like she had (and continues to have) an amazing effect on your life. There’s nothing like the love and support of family!
This chip dip looks marvelous! Exactly what I need for watching football on the weekends :D
Kelly
Thanks, Julia!
bramirezrd
I haven’t heard of that spice mix. I didn’t know Daiya had a cream cheese now either. I will have to add this to my DF recipes.