Easy Sour Cream Dip Recipe (with Chives)

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Easy Sour Cream Dip Recipe (with Chives)

Ditch store-bought tubs for this easy sour cream dip recipe with chives. Quick, creamy, and perfect for chips or veggies. Made in just 2 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Appetizers, Dip, Side Dish

Servings:

Calories: 110kcal

Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
a pinch cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons chives plus for garnish - diced

Instructions

To begin with, add 1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, a pinch cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, in a medium bowl.
Whisk well to combine until smooth.
Now add 4 tablespoons chives (diced) and a give it a good mix.
Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for few hours. I prefer over night.
Serve chilled with your favorite veggies, chips, crackers and more! Enjoy!

Notes

Vegan: Use plant-based sour cream and vegan mayo alternative.

For the creamiest dip strain the liquid from the sour cream before mixing with the rest of your ingredients.

Resting time: Always chill the dip for at least two hours. This allows the dried spices to rehydrate and the chive flavor to infuse the cream.

Dice: Use a very sharp knife or a pair of scissors to dice your chives. A dull blade will bruise the herb rather than slicing it, which can make the chives turn bitter.

Lighter version: To make a less heavy version of this recipe you can swap the sour cream for Greek yogurt for a high-protein alternative.

Herbs: If you don’t have chives other herbs variations like fresh dill, parsley, or finely chopped green onions make fantastic substitute

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