California Dip

A bowl of onion dip, with vegetables and potatoes garnished around.

This classic recipe for California Dip uses just 2 ingredients! Serve it with chips, crackers or veggies. Perfect for potlucks and parties!

Course Appetizer, Dips and Spreads

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 135

Author Dorothy Bigelow

Ingredients

2 cups sour cream or less*
1 package onion soup mix (28g/1oz)

Instructions

Combine. Add the sour cream to a medium-sized bowl, along with a package of onion soup and dip mix.
Stir. Mix the ingredients together until completely combined and smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Chill. Optionally, cover the serving bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Serve and enjoy. With potato chips, sliced veggies, crackers, etc.

Notes

*If you like a concentrated flavor, try 1 ½ cups of sour cream instead of 2 cups. I've even used as low as 1 cup, but it can be salty, so use a low-sodium version if you're going to use just 1 cup.

Storage: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Make ahead: Chill for up to 24 hours before you need it. Garnish (if desired) and serve.

With Greek yogurt: Replace the sour cream with a good quality sour cream. I recommend using a 4-5% type, but 0% will work well too. Aim for brands with a thick consistency.

California shrimp dip: Add ¼ cup of ketchup and 1 cup of chopped cooked shrimp. Serve with chips or crackers.

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