Italian Cream Cheese Dip Sauce

Start off by prepping your herbs. Always remember, fresh herbs give your dip an incredible aroma and flavor, unlike dried ones. Once you've chopped your basil and oregano, set them aside.

In a medium bowl, you'll want to combine your sour cream and mayonnaise. Using a whisk, stir until it becomes smooth. This gives a lovely creamy base for all your other flavors to meld into.

Now, add in the grated parmesan cheese. The key is to grate your own cheese as the pre-grated ones tend to be dry and lack in flavor. Trust me, it's worth the extra effort!

Next, toss in the chopped basil, oregano, and minced garlic. Mix them well with your creamy base. The fresh herbs will give your dip a pop of freshness while the garlic adds that necessary zing.

Add in the lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes. The lemon juice brightens up the flavors while the pepper flakes give a hint of heat to balance out the creaminess of the dip.

Finally, taste your dip and season it with salt and pepper as needed. Remember, you can always add more salt but you can never take it away. So, season with caution!

Chill the dip in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld together.