by Holly
Why buy store-bought when this yummy homemade sour cream dip can be made for half the cost?
With a container (or two!) of fresh sour cream and some herbs and spices from the pantry, this dip comes together in mere minutes! And it’s totally customizable with extra seasonings and other favorites add-ins available right in the pantry!
Quick & Easy!
This dip uses simple ingredients you most likely have in your fridge and pantry right now.
It’s so easy to make and only takes minutes! Just mix all ingredients together and chill so flavors can blend!
Sour Cream Dip is super versatile! Use the base in the recipe below and swap out the herbs or seasonings.
Ingredients/Variations
SOUR CREAM Regular or low-fat sour cream will both work great! Try plain Greek yogurt for a tangier skinny version if that’s what you have.
MAYO A touch of mayo gives this dip a creamy flavor. It pairs perfectly with the sour cream and seasonings!
SEASONINGS Dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and salt & pepper all add to the flavor of this dip!
Feel free to mix it up by adding chopped chilies, jalapenos, sun-dried tomatoes, or chopped spinach. Even bacon can give sour cream dip a whole new flavor profile!
It’s perfect as a chip dip or better yet, bagel chip dip! Serve with fresh veggies, or use for dipping hot roasted potatoes!
Make It in Advance!
Sour Cream Dip is best served cold when the flavors have blended. The dried spices/herbs rehydrate in the base so this dip is best made at least 30 minutes before serving.
Or, make it a day ahead so that it’s ready when you are!
How Long Does Sour Cream Dip Last?
Kept cold and covered, the dip should last up to 10 days in the refrigerator. No doubt it’ll be used up by then, right Before serving again, give it a thorough stir and add salt and pepper or extra seasoning to brighten up the flavors.
It’s not advisable to freeze sour cream dip because like most dairy products, once it thaws, it will become grainy.
Dippers Beyond Chips
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries – baked in the oven
- Homemade Bagel Chips – only 3 simple ingredients
- Homemade Cheez-Its – great for a crowd
- Crispy Baked Potato Wedges – perfectly seasoned
- Oven-Baked Soft Pretzels – a crowd favorite
Did you make this Sour Cream Dip? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Sour Cream Dip
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Had this recipe years only used green onions instead of chives. Great for veggie dip or chips
So glad you enjoy it Carolyn!
Delicious and easy dip to make! Thank you!
So glad you loved it Allison!
Awesome recipe. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Today, DH comes home with a container of sour cream, announcing he is going to make some chip dip. Interesting, because I have never seen him make dip in 25 years. Lol. He then asks me where I keep the dry onion soup mix. Something I have never bought or used in all our time together! So I found this recipe and saved the day! It is very good and so easy to make! I used 1 tsp dried chives and added about ¼ tsp salt and a few turns of freshly ground pepper. Thanks for a great recipe!
So glad you loved it, chips and dip is one snack I can’t stop eating!
Hi,
I want to make this but was wondering if you use fresh dill or dried dill weed? Does it make a difference?
Thanks! Love your posts!!
Hi Sheri,
This recipe uses dried but if you have fresh, that would be great too! You’ll need about 1 1/2 teaspoons of fresh to replace 1/2 teaspoon of dried.