Description
This easy and creamy Sour Cream Dip with Chives is a quick and flavorful addition to your appetizer menu. Perfect for serving with chips, vegetables, or crackers, this dip blends the tanginess of sour cream with savory mayonnaise and the freshness of chives, enhanced by subtle onion and garlic spices.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream (8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped chives, plus 1/2 teaspoon reserved for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper until well mixed.
- Add Chives: Fold in the chopped chives, reserving 1/2 teaspoon of the chives for garnish to add a fresh finish.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to chill properly.
- Serve and Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle the reserved chives on top to add a pop of color and a fresh herbal touch.
Notes
- For a tangier dip, substitute half of the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the garlic and onion powder to your taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Best served chilled, and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Pairs well with fresh vegetable sticks, potato chips, or as a sandwich spread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
