Sour Cream Dip
Sour Cream Dip is a tasty condiment ideally suited for chips and veggies. With just eight simple ingredients and a mere 5 minutes of preparation, this quick and easy recipe promises to elevate your snacking experience to new heights.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a satisfying snack, this dip will surely become a favorite.

❤️ You’ll Love This Sour Cream Dip Recipe
- Flavor: Creamy and tangy flavor profile that perfectly complements the crunch of chips and the freshness of veggies.
- Texture: The dip’s velvety smoothness is balanced by a delightful crunch from the chips and the crispness of the veggies.
Perfect for All Occasions: Whether you’re hosting a game night, movie marathon, or casual get-together, our Sour Cream Dip fits the bill. Its versatility makes it an instant hit at any gathering or a delightful solo treat.
Make-in-advance: Prepare this dip a day before you plan on serving (for a party or picnic). This way the flavors of chives will infuse nicely with sour cream.
🧾 Ingredient Notes
- Sour Cream: The creamy base of our dip brings a rich and tangy flavor to the mix.
- Fresh Chives: Finely chopped fresh chives add a subtle oniony essence that enhances the overall taste.
- Dried Parsley: It lends a touch of herbal freshness, elevating the dip’s appeal.
- Onion Powder and Garlic Powder: Onion powder offers depth and complexity to the dip’s flavor profile, whereas Garlic powder brings its aromatic and savory notes to the dip.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Salt perfectly balances the flavors. Black pepper adds a subtle kick depth to the dip.
- Lemon Juice: The zing of lemon juice brightens the dip, creating a refreshing contrast.
👩🍳 How to Make Sour Cream Dip? (Pics)
1) Take sour cream in a bowl. Add onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and finely chopped fresh chives to the sour cream.
2) Squeeze in lemon juice.
3) Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
4) Taste test and adjust the salt and lemon juice as needed.
💭 Expert Tips
- Conduct a taste test using a potato chip you intend to serve, allowing you to adjust the salt level to your preference.
- If you are serving this dip with salty chips, reduce the amount of salt in the dip.
- When using reduced-sodium or unsalted chips, adjust the salt quantity accordingly.
- Make Healthy, Light Dip: Opt for fat-free or low-fat sour cream to create a lighter version of the dip.
Storage Instructions
- To Refrigerate, Store the dip in an airtight container. It can be kept fresh for up to 3 to 4 days.
- While the dip can be refrigerated, it’s best not to freeze it. That’s because it is a dairy-based dip. Freezing and thawing it can alter its texture and consistency, making it less appealing to eat.
Serving Ideas
- Chips: Serve the dip with an assortment of chips, such as potato chips, tortilla chips, pita chips, or veggie chips.
- Veggies: Offer a healthier option by pairing the dip with an array of fresh vegetable sticks, such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and celery sticks. The dip’s creamy texture complements the crispness of the veggies.
- Bread and crackers: Transform your dip into a delightful spread for bread and crackers. Spread it on toasted baguette slices or whole-grain crackers for an elegant appetizer.
- Loaded fries: Drizzle this dip on your loaded fries and enjoy a delicious addition of texture and flavor.
- Tacos/burritos: Use this dip instead of plain sour cream in your tacos and burritos. The refreshing flavor will make your tacos and burritos more tasteful.
- Party Platter: Add this Dip to a party platter featuring an assortment of snacks, including cheese cubes, olives, nuts, and dried fruits. The dip’s versatility makes it a crowd-pleasing addition.
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Sour Cream Dip Recipe For Chips, Veggies
US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
Ingredients
- 16 oz Sour cream
- 3 tablespoons Fresh chives, 0.25 oz or 7 gram packet, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2-3 teaspoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Take sour cream in a bowl.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to the sour cream.
- Also, Add finely chopped fresh chives.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and mix all the ingredients until well combined.
Notes
- Conduct a taste test using a potato chip you intend to serve, allowing you to adjust the salt level to your preference.
- Make Healthy Dip: Opt for fat-free or low-fat sour cream to create a lighter version of the dip.