Sour Cream and Onion Dip

Sautéed onion, fresh herbs, savory seasonings, and sour cream come together to create this creamy sour cream and onion dip. It’s delicious when served with chips, pretzels, vegetables, and more. This quick and easy dip recipe will make you never want to buy store-bought again. 

I bet you never thought about making sour cream and onion dip at home. I certainly never did. I’ve made chip dip, veggie dip, and fruit dip, but never this. 

As you may or may not know, I’m a big fan of any kind of dip recipe. For that reason, I feel like I’m on a mission to make, try, and share all of them with you. Probably a mission I will never complete but will surely have a lot of fun trying. 

If you’re looking for a classic dip recipe that most people will enjoy, then this sour cream and onion dip is for you! 

Why You’ll Enjoy This Recipe

• It’s fresh. There’s something about store-bought dips that always tastes a bit fake to me. That’s why I try to make my own dips whenever I can. With sauteed onions and chopped herbs, this dip is as real as you can get. 
• It’s a classic. As much as I love experimenting in the kitchen, I love the classic recipes too. This is a dip most everyone will enjoy. 
• Quick and easy to make.  If you can stir, you can put this dip together. Beyond sauteeing the onions and chopping the herbs, it doesn’t get any easier. 

Ingredients

Ready to give it a try? Let me tell you what you’ll need. 

• onion – A sweet or yellow onion works perfectly here. 
• fresh parsley and fresh chives – Fresh is a must here. It really helps to make this dip taste, well, fresh! 
• unsalted butter
• sour cream
• mayo
• dijon mustard
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt and pepper

How To Make

This recipe is pretty straightforward, but I’ll walk you through it regardless. For your convenience, I’ve also provided a full ingredient list and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card below.

1. Saute the onions in butter until they are translucent and have turned a light brown color. 
2. In a large bowl, add the cooled sauteed onions, sour cream, mayo, dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, parsley, and chives.

3. Mix to combine. 
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour. 

Serve and enjoy! 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best chips for sour cream and onion dip?

I prefer either a plain crinkle cut, kettle chip, or classic potato chip. 

Are there other uses for sour cream and onion dip? 

You bet there are! 

• Use it as a spread for a sandwich or hoagie. 
• Serve it on top of a baked potato. 
• Spread it on toasted crostini and top with grilled vegetables. 

Is french onion dip the same as sour cream and onion dip? 

No. Typically, french onion dip is made using french onion soup mix which is a mixture of dried onions and beef bouillon. Sour cream and onion dip is made with fresh and dried herbs and spices. 

More Dip Recipes You May Enjoy

• Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip
• Beer Cheese Dip with Bacon
• The Ultimate Sausage Pizza Dip
• Out-of-this-World Corn Dip
• BLT Dip

I hope you’ll try stirring up this sour cream and onion dip. If you do, please leave a comment and a 5-star rating below. 

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Sour Cream and Onion Dip

Sauteed onion, fresh herbs, savory seasonings, and sour cream come together to create this creamy sour cream and onion dip. It’s delicious when served with chips, pretzels, vegetables, and more. This quick and easy dip recipe will make you never want to buy store-bought again.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizer dip, dip, onion, sour cream

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 202kcal

Ingredients

• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup mayo
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Instructions

• Begin by adding the butter to a saute pan over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and cook until the onions are translucent and have turned a light brown color. Remove from the pan and allow to cool.
• In a large bowl, add the cooled sauteed onions, sour cream, mayo, dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, parsley, and chives.
• Mix to combine.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Serve with potato chips, pretzels, vegetables, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.2mg