Description
Homemade sour cream and onion dip delivers classic snack appeal with minimal ingredients. Creamy tangy notes complement crisp chips, creating an irresistible party favorite for casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 mL) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 mL) mayonnaise
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup caramelized onions, chopped into small pieces
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Chopped chives, optional
- Extra caramelized onions
Instructions
- Blend Base: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper using an electric hand mixer, starting at low speed and gradually increasing to high, whipping for 1-2 minutes until achieving a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Integrate Onions: Fold caramelized onions into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution while maintaining the dip’s silky consistency, then taste and adjust seasonings to enhance the flavor profile.
- Chill and Develop: Transfer the dip to a sealed container, refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more complex and harmonious taste experience.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from refrigerator and present the dip with an array of accompaniments such as potato chips, raw vegetable sticks, or crackers, then elegantly top with chopped chives or additional caramelized onions for a visually appealing and flavor-rich presentation.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate the dip for at least 2-3 hours to allow seasonings to meld and develop a more robust, complex taste profile.
- Master the Mixing Technique: Start blending at low speed and gradually increase to prevent ingredient splatter and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust cayenne pepper and black pepper to suit your heat preference, tasting as you go for perfect seasoning balance.
- Garnish for Wow Factor: Top with fresh chives or extra caramelized onions just before serving to add visual appeal and an extra layer of flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 267 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg