Dive into our deliciously creamy sour cream and chive dip, bursting with flavor. Perfect for serving with appetizers and snacks, so easy that you can make it right now! We’ve been making this for years, it’s quick, simple, and guaranteed to get eaten every time! Show
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Isn’t it just sour cream and chives?It sounds like it should be, doesn’t it! But it’s not, we blend other flavors of mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice, to create a refreshing creamy dip.
Ingredients you’ll need to make this sour cream dipYou’ll need all the ingredients shown below in the photograph. Is store-bought better?Absolutely no! When you buy something in a bottle, you don’t really know how long it’s been sitting on the shelf. It may have a use-by date, but when was it made, and what’s in it to be able to keep it bottled for so long? With our homemade sour cream and chive dip recipe, you get to use fresh ingredients, that you bought yourself. The flavors that our recipe combine are glorious, they are so tasty that we think as soon as you taste it, you’ll see why we rave about this dip! Once you know, you know… Fresh is bestAlways use fresh chives and always try to use fresh garlic, the flavor is SO much better. As chives are a crucial ingredient, if you don’t have them, we’d suggest you leave making it until you do. Maybe try ranch dressing, garlic dip, or blue cheese dressing instead? Out of sour cream?If you’ve been to your fridge and you find yourself out of sour cream, then don’t worry, we have a workaround for you. Greek yogurt, Fromage frais, and crème Fraiche will both be a decent stand-in for sour cream. Will it taste different? Yes, but you’ll still be able to enjoy it. What do I serve with this dip?Sour cream and chive dip is perfect when dolloped generously on a freshly baked potato. It cries out for carrot batons and celery sticks, and tortilla chips to be dipped in it. Buffalo cauliflower and zucchini buffalo fries are delicious and dipped in sour cream and chive dip. Dip your sweet potato fries and French fries, or how about sweet potato wedges? It goes with so many things, making this great recipe a good choice. How do I store it?Our sour cream dip recipe will store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You’ll be lucky if it lasts that long though. Recipe notes and expert tips
More easy dips and dressings for you to makeIf you love our sour cream and chive dip recipe, then you should give these a try; ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, tzatziki, chipotle aioli, tirokafteri, and garlic dip.
Homemade ranch dressing recipeBest blue cheese dressing recipeTzatziki sauceChipotle aioli sauceTirokafteri recipe: Spicy Greek feta dipHow to make sour cream and chive dip with step-by-step instructionsMaking our sour cream and chive dip recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions. Full measurements along with US customary and metric conversions are available in our printable recipe card below. In a mixing bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, fresh chives, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix to combine thoroughly. Place in a serving bowl and eat immediately or store in the fridge until you are ready. Enjoy your sour cream dip! We hope you enjoy making and eating our sour cream chive dip and would love to hear how you got on with making it. Please feel free to leave a comment and ask any questions you may have. In a mixing bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, fresh chives, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix to combine thoroughly. Place in a serving bowl and eat immediately or store in the fridge until you are ready. Enjoy your sour cream dip! Prep Time5 mins Total Time5 mins Servings6 Calories124 Course: Appetizer, Dips Cuisine: Worldwide
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors. Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram, for more tasty inspiration! Did you make this recipe?We love hearing how you went with ours recipes! Tag us on Instagram at @splash_of_taste_uk You may also like…Who doesn’t love cookies? Especially when they’re fresh out of the oven and covered in chocolate chips. These white chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy, with… This recipe is for all the
veggie-lovers out there! Our vegetarian Brussels sprouts slider is the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors, without the… How long can you keep dip made with sour cream?Shelf Life Tips
Homemade dairy-based dip will generally keep for about 3 to 4 days, assuming it has been continuously refrigerated. Dairy-based dips made with sour cream, cream cheese or other dairy products do not typically freeze well and freezing is not recommended for quality purposes.
How long does sour cream and onion dip last after opening?An opened container of dairy-based dip will generally keep for about 7 to 10 days, assuming it has been continuously refrigerated. Dairy-based dip does not freeze well and freezing is not recommended for quality purposes.
Can you eat sour cream and chive dip after use by date?Keep refrigerated, once opened consume within 2 days and do not exceed the use by date.
How long do dips last in the fridge?Once the dip container has been opened, we recommend consuming the dip within about 10-14 days for optimum flavor and freshness and follow the “refrigerate after opening” instructions on the label.
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