This easy 2-ingredient onion dip requires less than two minutes of actual effort, but it is the ultimate make-ahead homemade appetizer or snack.
By stirring onion soup mix into rich sour cream, you get a creamy, savory chip dip that tastes far fresher than the pre-made grocery stuff.
And it makes a terrific veggie dip!
The trick to getting this simple, 2-ingredient party dip right is giving it a little time to rest so that the onions will hydrate. So, just mix and chill!
Why this dip?
Onion dip is a terrific way to enhance your snacks or appetizers!
You can use it for anything from any kind of chip to any kind of veggie. Bring it to picnics, have it at your parties, or sit with it in front of the TV!
Need to bring something to that get-together? Look no further!
It’s simple to make, savory, and totally creamy!
Everyday pantry essentials to keep in your kitchen (suggested)
While not all of these essentials will be relevant to this particular recipe, I have found that this list of “essentials” are great to always have on hand in my kitchen and have saved me numerous sudden trips to the store or having to borrow from a neighbor.
While this is my comprehensive list based on my cooking needs, you should definitely make your own based on yours.
Utensils:
- Measuring cups for liquid
- Measuring cups for solids (flour, sugar, etc.)
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Kitchen scale
NOTE: When using measuring cups and spoons, make sure that the measurements are comparable to one another (example: that 4 tablespoons equals 1/4 of your measuring cup). You’d be surprised to know that not all measuring cups are the same, and this can throw your measurements off.
Seasoning and flavoring:
- salt (my recipes use regular table salt)
- ground black or white pepper
- granulated garlic or garlic powder (I prefer granulated)
- onion powder
- sweet paprika and/or sweet pepper flakes (paprika is ground dried red pepper, pepper flakes are crushed dried red pepper)
- hot paprika, hot pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper (moderately spicy dried ground chili pepper) for those occasional spicy dishes
- ground turmeric
- ground cumin
- ground cinnamon
- ground ginger
- ground nutmeg
- ground cloves (for pumpkin flavors)
- sugar (granulated)
- brown sugar
- chicken consommé powder / beef bouillon powder (regular or vegetarian)
- onion soup mix
- onion flakes (substitute for fresh onion—3 tablespoons for 1 medium onion).
- various herbs
- additional spices to adapt taste to preference
Misc:
- oil / margarine / butter / cooking spray
- coconut cream as a dairy-free cream substitute
- flavorless milk substitute as a dairy-free milk alternative
- cornstarch as a thickening agent
- flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- bread crumbs or cornflake crumbs (you can make these with your blender or food processor) for coating
- condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce
- tomato sauce/tomato paste/canned tomatoes—diced or crushed/pasta sauce
- soy sauce (makes a great flavoring for savory foods)
We always have eggs in the fridge and onions, rice, and potatoes on our shelves, as well as pasta.
In addition, having some fresh vegetables in the fridge, such as carrots, celery, tomatoes, bell peppers (various colors), etc., can be very useful when putting together a quick but delicious meal or snack!
Want another delicious dip recipe?
Try Easy Avocado Dip!
You know what else you can use as a dip?
This Israeli Eggplant Salad!
Make-Ahead 2-Ingredient Onion Dip (Sour Cream & Soup Mix)
A delicious and creamy, 2-ingredient recipe that makes the perfect dip for any kind of chip or veggie!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3-4 teaspoons of onion soup mix
Instructions
- Mix onion soup mix into sour cream.
- Let sit for at least 30 minutes (best if chilled).
Notes
If you want more flavor, add more onion soup mix. However, do this only after the dip has sat for a while, because the flavor will only finish coming through after it has sat and the onions have hydrated. If you do it too soon, it can become too strong and too thick. The remedy for this is to add more sour cream.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 128Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 397mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 2g