Sour Cream and Chive Dip
Rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor, this Sour Cream and Chive Dip comes together in minutes and tastes way better than store-bought versions.
Chive dip is the ultimate classic dip and is perfect to have on hand for a game day celebration, a family get-together, or even a family movie night. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a silky smooth dip ready for dipping veggies, potato chips, wings, and sandwiches – I’ve even been known to dip my pizza in this onion dip!
Try more of my other favorite creamy dip appetizers, including zesty olive dip, Boursin cheese dip, hot taco dip, spinach artichoke crab dip and salsa cream cheese dip.
Why You’ll Love This Chive Dip Recipe
- Super Easy : It takes minutes to combine the ingredients to prepare the dip. The hardest part, in my opinion, is waiting for the flavors to develop while it sits in the fridge.
- Make Ahead: This dip tastes better after it sits for a bit, so you can easily make it ahead of time—perfect for stress-free entertaining.
- A Fresh Alternative to Store-Bought Dips: Skip the preservatives and make a dip that’s fresh, flavorful, and better for you than most store-bought options.
- Perfect Year-Round: Whether it’s for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or a snack during a cozy night in, this dip fits any season!
Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.
- Sour Cream: Use full-fat sour cream for the best flavor and texture.
- Mayonnaise: You can use any kind you have on hand: regular, light, olive oil-based, or even flavored mayonnaise. Vegan mayo would also work.
- Chives: Fresh chives are the real hero in this dip!
- Lemon Juice: Fresh is always best, but you can use the refrigerated kind too.
- Seasonings: I used a combination of parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
How to Prepare this Chive Dip – Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 cup of sour cream and ½ cup of mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Step 2: Add the Herbs and Spices
Stir in chopped chives, lemon juice, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix all the ingredients until fully incorporated and smooth.
Step 4: Chill
For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 5: I highly recommend serving this dip with my roasted fingerling potatoes and air fryer baked potatoes.
FAQs
Yes, dried chives will work. If using dried, reduce the amount by 1/3.
Yes, if you can find a non-dairy alternative to the sour cream.
Storage and make ahead directions
Make ahead: This homemade dip will keep in the fridge for up to five days in an airtight container.
Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this dip as it will alter the consistency.
Chive dip variations and substitutions
- For a lighter version of this chive dip, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Low-fat plain yogurt will also work.
- For a more herbaceous flavor, add your favorite fresh herbs; dill, cilantro, or basil are all good options.
- Swap the chives for green onions.
Tips For Success
- Go full fat on all the ingredients, it’ll taste way better.
- Don’t skimp on the fridge time, for the best results and the most delicious dip, the flavors need time to develop.
- Give the dip a good stir when you remove it from the fridge to evenly distribute the flavor.
How to serve this chive dip
The great thing about this dip and its tangy flavor is that it works on almost everything! Here’s a list of what I eat it with:
- Vegetables – Raw vegetables like carrot sticks, celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, and cauliflower.
- Crackers – Any store-bought cracker tastes great with this dip, or make these spicy ranch crackers.
- Chips and more – This dip is great with Tortilla chips, crispy potato chips, pita chips, potato wedges, and chicken wings.
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Chive Dip with Sour Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Chives
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Dill
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well blended.1 cup Sour Cream, ½ cup Mayonnaise
- Stir in chopped chives, lemon juice, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix all the ingredients together until fully incorporated and smooth.¼ cup Chives, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Parsley, ½ teaspoon Dill, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with your favorite chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
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