A delicious dip loaded with cream cheese, sour cream, ranch, and fresh cucumbers. Serve it on chips or crackers…or use more veggies.

Cucumber Dip in Bowl with Chip and Cucumbers in the Background

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer that’s easy to prepare, this delicious dip will be your new go-to. It’s been one of our family favorites for years and only takes a few simple ingredients – basically foolproof!

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Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for this flavorful dip.

Cucumbers, Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, and Ranch Seasoning in Bowels

2 cucumbers – fresh cucumbers, peeled and chopped into large chunks. You can also use English cucumbers if needed.
8 ounces cream cheese – original cream cheese.
16 ounces sour cream – regular sour cream. For a healthy swap, try Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
1 packet ranch dip mix – ranch seasoning packet by Hidden Valley.

Supplies

Cutting board and knife
Medium mixing bowl and spoon
Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Serving bowl and platter for tortilla chips or other dippers (see list of ideas)
Storage container

How to Make Cucumber Dip

Follow these steps to make this simple, creamy cucumber dip.

Step 1 | SET THE CREAM CHEESE OUT TO SOFTEN

First, set the cream cheese out to soften so it’s nice and creamy and mixes well.

Step 2 | PEEL AND CHOP CUCUMBERS

Next, peel and chop both cucumbers into large chunks. Set aside.

Peel and Chop Cucumbers on Cutting Board

Step 3 | ADD CREAM CHEESE TO MIXING BOWL

Next, add the cream cheese to a medium-sized mixing bowl. (Make sure it is softened or your dip will end up chunky. You can even pop it in the microwave, on defrost, if needed.) Mix until creamy. Tip: using a stand or electric hand mixer makes this so easy.

Step 4 | ADD SOUR CREAM TO MIXING BOWL

Add the sour cream to the cream cheese and blend until smooth & creamy.

Add Sour Cream to Cream Cheese in Mixing Bowl

Step 5 | ADD RANCH DIP SEASONING

Next, add the package of ranch dip seasoning. Mix well.

Add Ranch Seasoning to Cream Cheese and Sour Cream Mixture

Step 6 | FOLD IN CHOPPED CUCUMBERS

Gently fold in the chopped cucumbers.

Add Cucumbers to Sour Cream, Cream Cheese, Ranch Mixture

Step 7 | REFRIGERATE UNTIL READY TO SERVE

Store in the fridge in an airtight container until you are ready to serve. Chill in the fridge for several hours if possible. This will allow the flavors to blend together.

Step 8 | PAIR WITH TORTILLA CHIPS OR OTHER DIPPERS

When you are ready to serve, add the dip to a fun serving bowl and pair it with tortilla chips or other dippers (see list of ideas below).

Cucumber Dip on Plate with Tortilla Chips and Bowl of Cucumbers in the Background

More About This Recipe

Don’t let its simplicity fool you—this dip is packed with flavor. It’s our go-to recipe for a last-minute summer barbecue or potluck because you only need 4 ingredients and 15 minutes. It goes together quickly.
We love to pair it with a variety of dippers like tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, or more fresh vegetables. Our favorite is tortilla chips!
It’s a tasty way to use up cucumbers (especially garden cucumbers).

➡ TIP: MAKE THIS DIP THE SAME DAY YOU PLAN TO SERVE IT

The cucumbers will release water overnight and the dip becomes a little runny the next day. Still tastes great, but the consistency is a little different. However, chilling in the fridge several hours before serving is recommended and will not create a watery consistency.

Or, if you do want to make it the day before, scoop or cut away the seeds, which are the most liquidy part of the cucumber, before chopping.

What to Serve with Cucumber Dip

Tortilla chips
Pita chips
Crackers
Bagel chips
Vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, and other fresh veggies)
Cucumber slicesSave

Cucumber Dip in a Bowl with Cucumber Slices Around It on a Plate

How to Store This Dip

If you’re planning on making this cucumber dip, make sure to keep it chilled in the fridge. Keeping a tight seal will ensure your dip stays fresh for up 2 weeks. Otherwise, bacteria can start forming if left out at room temperature for more than a few hours.