This easy sour cream dip is thick, creamy, and a crowd-pleaser, perfect for dipping chips and veggies. It’s ready in under 5 minutes, making it ideal for game day or potlucks.
Hosting a dinner party or game day? A crowd-pleasing chip-and-dip combo is always a hit! I love making dips like my Greek yogurt dip and sour cream dip. Today, I’m sharing a homemade Sour Cream Dip recipe! It's fresh, rich, creamy, and slightly tangy—perfect with potato chips and crunchy raw veggies.
This classic sour cream dip is not only a hit with guests but also tastier than any store-bought version. My daughter loves enjoying it with potato chips, zucchini chips, and masala french fries. If I have leftovers, I often use it as a delicious sandwich spread.
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Ingredients
- Sour Cream - I like to use full-fat sour cream to make the dip rich and creamy but, you can use non-fat or light if you’re counting your calories. You can also swap some of your sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for added protein and tangier flavor.
- Mayonnaise - makes the dip creamy and enhances the taste (I either use a vegan mayo or Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil mayo).
- Herbs - I have used dried chives and dill in this recipe. You may also use fresh herbs to bring bold flavors to the dips. dried thyme
- Lime Juice (or Vinegar) - Fresh lime/lemon juice gives the best flavor. It helps keep the dip fresh for longer and enhances the taste. It's optional.
- Seasoning - garlic powder, onion powder, salt & freshly ground black pepper.
How to Make Sour Cream Dip
In a medium bowl, add ¾ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon dried dill, ½ teaspoon dried chives, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 minced garlic clove), 1 teaspoon lime juice (or white vinegar), salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to blend, or you may also eat it immediately.
Serve this sour cream and chive dip with potato chips or veggies such as cucumber, celery, bell pepper, or cherry tomatoes.
How to Serve Creamy Sour Cream and Chive Dip?
You can pair this dip with a variety of dippers.
- Kettle potato chips
- Crackers
- Pretzels
- Veggies like cucumbers, celery, bell peppers, cherry, carrots, broccoli, or grape tomatoes
- As a dip for air-fried veggies like roasted potatoes, and roasted cauliflower
- As a dip for french fries or sweet potato fries
- It is great as a spread on sandwiches and burgers
Storage Suggestions
Fridge: This is a great make-ahead dip. It will keep well in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Freezer: It is not recommended to freeze this dip. Once it thaws, sour cream and mayonnaise will split and become watery.
Expert Tips
- Use full-fat sour cream: Low-fat sour cream can be thinner in texture, so while it can be used, the dip might not be as rich and creamy. For the best results, opt for full-fat sour cream to achieve a rich, creamy, and flavorful dip.
- Add water or milk for a runnier dip if you prefer: Add a tablespoon of water or milk if you prefer a runnier dip. I like the thickness of the dip without adding any water, though.
- Adjust the seasonings: Taste the dip mixture and adjust the seasoning as per your preference as you mix.
Variations
- Fresh Herbs: You can also use finely chopped fresh dill and chives. You may also use parsley.
- Swap some of your sour cream for Greek yogurt: To add probiotics, protein, and tanginess and cut on calories.
- Spicy: For a spicy sour cream sauce, add a little cayenne powder, or a teaspoon of sriracha sauce to the sour cream mixture. You can also add some minced chili pepper or jalapeno for the heat.
- Sour cream and onion dip: Add some caramelized onion to the dip mixture for a variation.
Frequently Asked Questions
I prefer to use a full-fat sour cream because it makes the dip richer in flavor, creamier, and less watery in texture. However, you can still use a low-fat sour cream in this recipe, but the dip will be thinner.
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This recipe has been adapted from Spendwithpennies.
Sour Cream Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove of garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (or white vinegar) optional
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, dried herbs like dill and chives, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to blend or you may also eat it right away. Serve this sour cream dip with chips or veggies such as cucumber, celery, bell pepper, or cherry tomatoes.
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Notes
Tips to make the Best Sour Cream and Chive Dip
- Use full-fat sour cream: Low-fat sour cream can be thinner in texture, you can still use it, but the results may not be excellent. Try to use full-fat sour cream to make the dip rich, creamy, and flavorful.
- Add water or milk for a runnier dip if you prefer: Add a tablespoon of water or milk if you prefer a runnier dip. I like the thickness of the dip without adding any water though.
- Adjust the seasonings: Taste the dip mixture and adjust the seasoning as per your preference as you mix.
Variations
- Fresh Herbs: You can also use finely chopped fresh dill and chives. You may also use parsley.
- Swap some of your sour cream for Greek yogurt: To add probiotics, protein, and tanginess and cut on calories.
- Spicy: For a spicy sour cream sauce, add a little cayenne powder, or a teaspoon of sriracha sauce to the sour cream mixture. You can also add some minced chili pepper or jalapeno for the heat.
- Sour cream and onion dip: Add some caramelized onion to the dip mixture for a variation.
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Leanne
Made this in a pinch and it turned out amazing! Definitely will be making this again!
Bhavana Patil
Hi Leanne, I am so glad you liked it
Wendy
I started with your recipe; added 1/2 tsp ground mustard and changed from lemon to lime juice- added a tbsp parsley and 2 tbsp mayo. Yum I make it a lot now
Bhavana Patil
Hi Wendy, Thats awsome, thank you so much for sharing your feedback, glad you liked it.
Sheryl
I used fresh dill and green onion tops as I had no chives as well as lemon juice. With Russian fresh garlic thus dip is addictive
Bhavana Patil
Hi Sheryl, Thanks for letting me know about the variations you made.:)
John Rhoe
I freestyle sour cream dip all the time and is right up my alley. Okay Try adding roasted red bell peppers to this.
Bhavana Patil
Good to hear that, John. Thank you for suggesting red bell peppers, I will give it a try.