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    Sour Cream and Chive Dip

    By Julia ยท Updated: Jan 3, 2025

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    Sour Cream and Chive Dip Recipe

    This 3-minute sour cream and chive dip is the best dip to make when you are stuck for time. Itโ€™s full of flavor and crowds love it.

    Small bowl of homemade sour cream and chive dip.

    No cooking is required, just mix and serve!

    By the way, this sour cream and chive dip recipe is also naturally gluten-free.

    More appetizer ideas:

    • Roasted Garlic Jalapeno Dip
    • Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
    • Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
    • Fried Zucchini Bites
    How to make Sour Cream and Chive Dip Step 1

    How to make sour cream and chive dip

    Get a bowl and add all the ingredients in. Give it a good stir and you are done!

    Fresh Chives

    How to make this dip lighter

    I used 1:1 sour cream to mayonnaise ratio. Now you can use 2:1 so say for ยฝ cup sour cream you only use ยผ cup of mayonnaise. Plus you can use light mayo.

    How to make Sour Cream and Chive Dip Step 2
    How to make Sour Cream and Chive Dip Step 3

    Ingredient substitution:

    • Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt or crรจme fraiche.
    • Garlic โ€“ if you donโ€™t like it, omit it.
    • Chives should not be omitted or substituted with dried chives. It will not taste the same!
    Sour Cream and Chive Dip with Tortilla Chips

    What goes with sour cream and chive dip?

    This depends on what you (or your guests) like. The options are limitless:

    • Fries
    • Baked Tortilla Chips
    • Fresh veggies (carrots, celery, โ€ฆ)
    • Roasted veggies (try Parmesan Asparagus Pastry Twists)
    • Crackers
    • Potato wedges
    • Pita bread
    Eating Tortilla Chips with Sour Cream and Chive Dip
    Sour Cream and Chive Dip

    Sour Cream and Chive Dip

    Author: Julia
    This 3-minute sour cream and chive dip is the best dip to make when you are stuck for time. Itโ€™s full of flavor and crowds love it.
    4.64 from 83 votes
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 minutes mins
    Servings 1 cup

    Ingredients
     

    • ยฝ cup sour cream
    • ยฝ cup mayonnaise
    • black pepper (a pinch)
    • 1 clove garlic (pressed)
    • ยผ cup fresh chives (finely chopped)
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    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, mix all the ingredients until well combined.
    • Serve with anything you like.

    Notes

    1. I used a 1:1 sour cream to mayonnaise ratio. To make this dip slightly lighter you can use more sour cream than mayonnaise. Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt.
    2. You can add more/less garlic, if you like. You can also omit it completely.
    3. Add as much chives as you like.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 tablespoon, Calories: 63 kcal (3%), Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 0.3 g (1%), Fat: 7 g (11%), Saturated Fat: 2 g (13%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 0.01 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg (2%), Sodium: 47 mg (2%), Potassium: 17 mg, Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 0.3 g, Vitamin A: 78 IU (2%), Vitamin C: 0.5 mg (1%), Calcium: 10 mg (1%), Iron: 0.1 mg (1%)
    Course Dips
    Cuisine American
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. H says

      October 12, 2024 at 8:46 pm

      We ended up adding another 1/4 cup of chives and rather than a pinch of pepper, about 1 tsp for a little stronger flavor because mama and I like it stronger but the original is great for my other family member who prefer softer flavors.4 stars

      Reply
    2. Tami says

      April 22, 2023 at 7:13 pm

      This recipe is so good! I hadnโ€™t had sour cream & chives for years (our grocery store carries french onion dip instead & Iโ€™m not a fan).

      Anyway, it is a great recipe to have. Thank you so much!!

      Reply
      • Julia | Appetizer Addiction says

        June 05, 2023 at 12:34 pm

        Thanks so much for the feedback, Tami!

        Reply
    3. Pearly says

      October 25, 2021 at 9:13 pm

      I love this!

      Reply
    4. Amy says

      March 03, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      This is one of my favorite dips and I definitely want to try making my own

      Reply
      • Julia says

        March 04, 2019 at 10:21 am

        Yay! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. kim says

      March 03, 2019 at 8:45 pm

      Love this fresh and tasty appetizer! Such a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia says

        March 04, 2019 at 10:21 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Jacqueline Debono says

      March 03, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      I love dips and serve them all the time when I have guests. Just such a great accompaniment to an aperitif! This dip sounds yum! Haven't made sour cream and chives before. Def want to try it!

      Reply
      • Julia says

        March 04, 2019 at 10:21 am

        It's a tasty dip, Jacqueline! I am sure your guest will love it ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Andrea Metlika says

      March 03, 2019 at 5:53 pm

      Looks so tasty and love the pita chips with this. Fresh chives are always the best.

      Reply
      • Julia says

        March 04, 2019 at 10:20 am

        Thanks, Andrea!

        Reply
    8. Pam Greer says

      March 03, 2019 at 5:11 pm

      Oh, I love this homemade version of one of my favorite dips! My chives usually grow like crazy in the summer and i am always looking for delicious ways to use them up!

      Reply
      • Julia says

        March 04, 2019 at 10:20 am

        You must try it, Pam! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
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