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Onion Dip

Published: February 19, 2021 | Last Updated: January 12, 2022 | Lisa 4 Comments
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Last Updated January 12th, 2022 at 08:08 pm by Lisa

A lady dipping a chip into onion dip at a party.

Onion Dip aka California Dip or Sour Cream Dip is the easiest dip ever, with only 2 ingredients! Made in minutes, serve with potato chips and assorted cut veggies.

This is a classic iconic American game day and party food dip, that has earned a respected place in many people's hearts.

Okay, this really isn't a recipe. But, people always ask how to make it at parties...

By the way, this glass chip bowl set was my parents, a wedding gift to them in 1960. I cherish it, and it takes me back to how we ate this dip back in the 70s!

Our family loved this sour cream onion dip, and my Mom served it at many parties.  We always used Knudsen sour cream, because my Aunt was a Home Economics spokesperson for Knudsen in the 60's and 70's, and they make the best sour cream.

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Mom would serve a bag of Lay's potato chips and celery sticks. Simple, yet divine.

So, what do you need?

  1. A container of sour cream

2. Lipton dry onion soup mix.

Mix the sour cream and soup mix in a bowl, that's it! You can make it a day ahead, and then give it a stir before serving.

California Onion Dip History

As the story goes, in 1954, two years after Lipton introduced its dry onion soup mix, a now-unknown housewife in Southern California stirred a dry soup packet into a pint of sour cream and made a ­savory potato chip dip.

Her ­recipe was reprinted in newspapers countless times, and by the end of the 1950s, it had become a house-party classic, perfectly suited for mid-20th-­century America’s new style of informal ­entertaining on the patio or in the family room.

French onion dip is often served at parties and as a "classic holiday party offering". It has also been described as "an American classic". Try this dip as a spread on hamburgers, sandwiches, tacos, or top a baked potato.

What to serve with onion dip?


potato chips - plain or ruffled
carrot sticks
celery sticks
cut broccoli
cauliflower florets
sliced cucumbers
mini bell peppers
jicama sticks

My Other Onion Dip

Homemade French Onion Dip is great to whip up in minutes serve with potato chips. It has real caramelized onions and a deep rich flavor.

French Onion Dip Recipe
French onion dip is an easy appetizer with caramelized onions and fresh ingredients. This party appetizer tastes even better if made ahead!
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Ruffled potato chips on a plate with homemade French onion dip.

More Party Appetizers

Appetizer parties are a relaxed way to entertain with a couple of chip dips like Guacamole and Salsa Verde served with tortilla chips. People rave about this oven-baked Jalapeno Popper Dip or make fast

For holiday parties, try a few of these Thanksgiving Appetizers. These easy holiday recipes include Deviled Eggs, Brie and Bacon Palmiers, and a gorgeous Crostini Bar!

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Easy Onion Dip

Onion Dip (aka Lipton California Dip) is a classic American party dip appetizer with only 2 ingredients. Serve with potato chips & cut veggies.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 105kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Ingredients

  • 1 package Lipton onion soup mix
  • 2 cups Knudsen sour cream (or brand of choice)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In large bowl, combine onion soup mix and sour cream. Stir to blend.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with dippers like potato chips and cut veggies: celery, carrots, mini bell peppers, broccoli, cucumbers, and cauliflower.

Notes

serve with:

  • potato chips -plain or ruffled
  • carrot sticks
  • celery sticks
  • cut broccoli
  • cauliflower florets
  • sliced cucumbers
  • mini bell peppers
  • jicama sticks

make ahead:

You can make this ahead a couple of days, I think it tastes even better! Just give it a stir right before serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 105mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Jessica Robinson says

    March 04, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    This is our absolute go-to onion dip. My mom used to make it too! So simple to make and just 2-ingredients!

    Reply
  2. Kim says

    March 05, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for family movie night. So easy, delicious, and totally gone because we all ate it up. Bringing this crowd pleaser out again soon!

    Reply
  3. bet says

    January 29, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    always loved this! a reminder for super bowl.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 29, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      A classic for sure! Always a hit, couldn't be easier! XO

      Reply

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