How to make veggie dip thicker?

[ddelicious]

I made my own veggie dip using a recipe, but substituted plain yogurt for sour cream. It tastes good but is runny. How can I make it thicker?
Thanks!

[magiesmom]

just stick it in a fine strainer lined with cheesecloth , or not, and drain until you llike the consistency.

[todao]

If you have time to pick up some xanthan gum you could use that; sparingly. Alternatively, guar gum.

[jvanderh]

I second the Greek yogurt. If you are trying to thicken the batch you already made, I wonder how it would be to add some of those fried garlic pieces you get at the Asian grocery. They are dry, and I bet they'd soak up some liquid and taste good in the dip.

[weezieduzzit]

You could stir in a softened brick of cream cheese but if you were using yogurt to save some calories/ fat it'll make up for it!

I'm guessing you used regular yogurt- a nice thick greek yogurt and gentle stirring will usually stay thick.

[MRS]

was gonna suggest the same. funny, b/c i was eyeing some greek yogurt in the fridge that I need to do something with as I can't finish it all by expiration date and now I know just the thing!

[ddelicious]

Its about 2 cups of dip, how much cream cheese would you suggest?

[weezieduzzit]

I would just add it a bit at a time until you like the consistency.

[TDEL]

You could drain it in cheese cloth, next time drain your yogurt first before making the dip. Just put your dip in cheese cloth and hang, I hang it over a wooden spoon handle that I secure with clothes pin and let it drain.

[calliope_nh]

I would strain it too. A coffee filter also works.

[mnosyne]

Add garlicky mashed potatoes?