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Sour cream and onion dip topped with fresh chives and black pepper in a small bowl on a plate with classic potato chips.

Homemade Sour Cream and Onion Dip

All you need is six simple ingredients for the best Homemade Sour Cream and Onion Dip.
4.91 from 52 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients  

  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups minced onions (white or yellow)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions 

  • Add the oil to a large nonstick sauté pan set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, sugar, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until the onions are caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  • Set the caramelized onions aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, soy sauce, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the cooled caramelized onions. 
  • Cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Take your time caramelizing the onions; this is the foundation of a rich, flavorful dip.
  • For the best flavor, prepare the dip one day in advance and keep it refrigerated, covered with plastic wrap. 
  • Storage: Keep any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays fresh and flavorful for up to a 3 days, but with its irresistible taste, chances are it won't last that long!
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