Gravel Dip

Dive into the irresistible layers of flavor and texture with this unique and crowd-pleasing Gravel Dip! This quick and easy appetizer combines a creamy base of seasoned cream cheese and sour cream, topped with bold cheddar cheese, smoky bacon bits, zesty green onions, and briny black olives. The star of the show is the playful "gravel" topping made from crushed crackers and toasted sunflower seeds, delivering the perfect crunch in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-bake dip is ideal for parties, game days, or any occasion that calls for a show-stopping snack. Serve it with crisp veggie sticks, crackers, or tortilla chips, and watch as it disappears in no time! Perfect for fans of layered dips, this savory recipe is sure to become your go-to appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup black olives, chopped
• 0.5 cup bacon bits
• 0.25 cup toasted sunflower seeds
• 0.5 tsp seasoned salt
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 cup crushed crackers (like Ritz or Club crackers)

Directions

Step 1

Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes to make it easier to mix.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the bottom of a shallow serving dish or pie plate.

Step 4

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.

Step 5

Chop the green onions finely and scatter them evenly across the cheddar cheese layer.

Step 6

Layer the chopped black olives evenly over the green onions.

Step 7

Add a generous sprinkle of bacon bits for a smoky flavor boost.

Step 8

Top the dip with toasted sunflower seeds for a nutty crunch.

Step 9

Finish by sprinkling the crushed crackers evenly over the top to replicate the 'gravel' texture.

Step 10

Serve the dip with fresh vegetable sticks, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping.

Step 11

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	912.7 grams (912.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2813

Total Fat 231.30g	297%
Saturated Fat 108.50g	543%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.90g
Cholesterol 438mg	146%
Sodium 5129mg	223%
Total Carbohydrate 121.20g	44%
Dietary Fiber 16.60g	59%
Total Sugars 30.60g
Protein 81.50g	163%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1157mg	89%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1265mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.0%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 16.8%