Simple Onion Dip for Appetizers
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful, this Simple Onion Dip for Appetizers is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Featuring a smooth blend of sour cream and mayonnaise, this dip is packed with the bold flavors of dried minced onion, garlic powder, and onion powder. Prepared in just 5 minutes with a handful of pantry staples, it’s the perfect make-ahead appetizer, as its flavors deepen after an hour in the fridge. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, it's ideal for pairing with chips, crackers, or crisp veggie sticks. Whether hosting a party or indulging in a snack, this homemade onion dip recipe will be your go-to choice for a quick, delicious, and stress-free treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dried minced onion
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Add the dried minced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the dip to an airtight container. Allow the dip to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, give the dip a final stir and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed by adding a pinch of salt or pepper.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve with your choice of chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.5 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1025 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
