This easy Sour Cream Dip recipe is thick, creamy, and a crowd-pleaser that can be dunked into with chips and veggies. Perfect for a game day or potluck and ready in under 5 minutes.
Looking for a crowd-pleaser chip-and-dip for your next party or game day? Try this homemade sour cream dip recipe, it is fresh, rich, creamy, and slightly tangy in flavor, great with potato chips and crunchy raw veggies.
This classic sour cream dip is a crowd-pleaser and tastier than store-bought.
My daughter loves this dip with potato chips and fries. When I have some leftovers, I also use them as a sandwich spread.
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Why Sour Cream and Chive Dip is so Good
- Takes just 5 minutes to whip this up.
- Homemade and less expensive than store-bought.
- Creamy and delicious dip for chips, veggies, and crackers. Perfect for all ages.
- Great for dinner parties, picnics, lunch boxes, and mid-day snacks!
- It can be made ahead.
- Low Carb, Keto, and Gluten-free.
This dip is low-carb and keto-friendly and great for weight watchers. If you are on a Keto or Low Carb Diet, Check out my Keto Indian Food Recipes Collection.
Ingredients for Making Sour Cream Dip
Here are a few ingredients to make the sour cream chip dip recipe.
- 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
- Garlic powder – added for flavoring. You can also use freshly minced garlic.
- Onion powder – is added to get sweetness from the onion, so do not skip it.
- Lime Juice (or Vinegar) - Fresh lime/lemon juice gives the best flavor. It helps to keep the dip fresh for longer and enhances the taste. It's optional.
- Seasoning - Salt & freshly ground black pepper.
How to Make Sour Cream Dip
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 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 roasted veggies like potatoes, and cauliflower
- As a dip for potato fries or sweet potato fries
- It is great as a spread on sandwiches and burgers.
Storage Suggestions
Fridge: Leftover sour cream dip will keep well in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
Freezer: It is not recommended to freeze this dip. Once it thaws, sour cream and mayonnaise will split and become watery.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a great make-ahead dip. It will keep well in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. I do not recommend freezing this dip as sour cream will split and become watery when thawed.
I prefer to use a full-fat sour cream, 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.
More Side Dishes
- Avocado Cilantro Dip
- Sriracha Mayo Dip
- Greek Yogurt Dip
- Thai Peanut Sauce
- Raw Mango Chutney
- Green Tomato Chutney
This recipe has been adapted from Spendwithpennies.
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Sour Cream Dip Recipe
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 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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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.
John Rhoe says
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 says
Good to hear that, John. Thank you for suggesting red bell peppers, I will give it a try.
Sheryl says
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 says
Hi Sheryl, Thanks for letting me know about the variations you made.:)
Wendy says
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 says
Hi Wendy, Thats awsome, thank you so much for sharing your feedback, glad you liked it.
Leanne says
Made this in a pinch and it turned out amazing! Definitely will be making this again!
Bhavana Patil says
Hi Leanne, I am so glad you liked it