Sour Cream and Onion Dip

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This sour cream and onion dip is so irresistible and shockingly easy to make with only a handful of ingredients! Perfect for the onion lover (or dip lover!) in your life, this creamy dip goes well with everything from chips, vegetables, bread, and more!

Inspired by my all-time favorite chip flavor, Ruffles Sour Cream and Onion, this sour cream and onion dip will have you drooling. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Make it for game day, a dip party, or just for yourself to enjoy!

A bowl of sour cream and onion dip with chopped chives. Chips on the side.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's very easy to make! Simply cook the onions and once cooled, mix them well with sour cream and some seasoning!
It's perfect for sharing (or for enjoying by yourself like I frequently do). The most recent time I made this to share was for a dip party with some friends! It is a simple but crowdpleasing dip that will quickly disappear.
I'm obsessed with how this dip tastes. I love sour cream and onion chips and this is literally the dip version of them. It's creamy, tangy, and has the perfect amount of onion flavor.

Ingredients You'll Need

Ingredients needed to make sour cream and onion dip.

butter and oil — I use both butter and olive oil to cook the onions. The butter adds flavor and the oil keeps the butter from burning.

onion — I use a small yellow onion. Feel free to use a larger one if you want more bites of onion in your dip. I dice mine super finely as it makes cooking them a faster process and it keeps the dip from being too chunky.

sour cream — you can use full-fat or low-fat sour cream. I like using full fat when possible, as it makes the dip more rich and creamy.

seasoning — you will need garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and salt.

Worcestershire sauce — I love the savory and sweet tangy flavor you get from Worcestershire sauce. The rich, umami flavor cuts through the sour cream and you won't be able to get enough of it.

chives — make sure to have some extra chives to garnish the dip with for a prettier presentation.

How To Make Sour Cream and Onion Dip

Set of two photos showing onions added to the pot and cooked until golden.

Add the butter and oil to a pot over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the diced onions.
Sauté for 10 minutes or until the onions are golden (but not caramelized). Set the onions aside to cool to room temperature.

Set of two photos showing all the ingredients added to a mixing bowl and mixed together.

To a mixing bowl, add the sour cream, cooled onions, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and chives.
Mix until well combined. Let sit in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes before garnishing with more chives and serve.

Hand holding up a chip with sour cream and onion dip.

Recipes Variations

If you want sour cream and caramelized onion dip, simply keep cooking your onions until they're a deeper color! Check out this post on how to caramelize onions for more tips.
If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you could add a splash of soy sauce instead.
For a healthier version, you can swap the sour cream for full fat Greek yogurt. It won't have the same sour cream flavor, but it's still tangy! You can also subsitute half of the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
For an even creamier version, you can substitute a part of the sour cream for mayonnaise.
Swap the chives for scallions.

A close up view of a bowl of sour cream and onion dip topped with chopped chips.

Tips and Notes

Sometimes I cook the onions the night before and store them in the fridge in an airtight container until I'm ready to make the dip. Prepping the onions ahead of time makes for a quick game day dip recipe!
I highly recommend letting the dip sit before serving, as this really allows the flavors to meld together. If you have the time, I recommend making it the night before, so the flavors have more time to mingle.
This sour cream and onion dip is not just for dipping! You can also spoon it over my favorite chicken tacos, shrimp tacos, or fish tacos!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as French onion dip?

Nope! French onion dip is usually made with French onion soup mix, whereas this dip is made with freshly cooked onions and a blend of seasonings.

How do I store leftovers?

This dip keeps well for up to 4 to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Give it a mix before serving.

Can I freeze this?

I haven't tried it and don't recommend freezing this sour cream and onion chip dip.

Can I make this without sautéing onions?

If you want to make this a no-cook sour cream onion dip, I recommend swapping the cooked onions for minced dried onion (2 tablespoons) and adding extra onion powder!

What are good serving ideas besides chips?

I love a good ruffled chip, but crisp raw veggies like sweet bell peppers, carrots, and celery, pretzels, apple slices, pita chips, and fries pair well with this dip.

How long should sour cream and onion dip chill before serving?

While this dip is delicious immediately, chilling for 1 to 2 hours helps the flavors meld. If you want even deeper flavor, try chilling the dip overnight!

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