This easy 2-ingredient onion dip recipe requires less than two minutes of actual effort, but it is the ultimate make-ahead dip for appetizers or snacks.
Why this dip?
Onion dip is a terrific way to enhance your snacks or appetizers!
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 too.
The trick to getting this simple, 2-ingredient dip right is giving it a little time to rest so that the onions will hydrate. So, just mix and chill!
Everyday pantry essentials
I have found that having a large variety of spice, seasoning, and flavoring “essentials” are great to always have on hand in my kitchen and has saved me numerous sudden trips to the store or having to borrow from a neighbor.
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, and barbecue sauce
- tomato sauce/tomato paste/canned tomatoes—diced or crushed/pasta sauce
- soy sauce (makes a great flavoring for savory foods)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can or should I make this dip ahead of time?
This is a make-ahead recipe. The flavors and the onions from the mix actually meld and intensify after sitting in the refrigerator to chill. This is also the reason that you should not base how much onion soup mix you use on the flavor before it has chilled and the sour cream has had a chance to absorb the flavor.
How long does this onion dip last in the fridge?
When stored in an airtight container, this dip will stay fresh and delicious for up to 3 to 4 days. If the liquid separates, just mix.
What can I serve with this 2-ingredient dip?
This dip is perfect for potato chips, corn chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables like carrot sticks, celery, and bell pepper strips.
Is this recipe vegan or vegetarian?
This recipe is not vegan because one of the ingredients is sour cream, which contains dairy. It is vegetarian, however.
Want another easy dip recipe?
Try Easy Avocado Dip!
You know what else you can use as a dip?
This Israeli Eggplant Salad!
Easy Make-Ahead 2-Ingredient Onion Dip Recipe
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