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    Home » Appetizers

    Easiest Recipe for Dill Dip

    Published: Aug 20, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

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    This recipe for Dill Dip is super simple to make with sour cream and a few spice cupboard staples: dried dill, onion flakes, garlic powder, parsley flakes, onion powder, and black pepper.

    Delicious to serve with a Veggie Tray, this dip is also tasty for dipping Roast Potatoes or Sweet Potato Fries, a great alternative to commercial sour cream dip.

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    We are big dippers around here. Are you?

    Whether it’s hummus, salsa, or homemade sour cream dip like this onion dip, dipping veggies, crackers, or chips into a homemade dip makes for delicious snacking. The carrot stick, butter cracker, or potato chip can serve as a vehicle for all kinds of deliciousness.

    While there are plenty of commercial dips on the market, making your own homemade dill dip is the absolute best.

    It’s really just as simple, if not simpler, than buying a packaged mix. It tastes better, AND it’s so much more affordable.

    Ingredients

    This recipe for dill dip is made from just a handful of ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need

    ingredients for dill dip measured and laid out on a black table top.

    sour cream – Sour cream is a common base for dips. You can also use mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, or a combination of any of the three.

    the dill dip mix – the spice mix includes onion flakes, dried dill, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

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    Dill dip is super simple to make. Place the sour cream in a small mixing bowl. Add the herbs and spices. Stir well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    For best texture, make the dip at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the herbs and spices time to rehydrate and for the flavors to meld.

    Make-ahead Instructions

    While prepared dip is only good for a few days, you can save time in the prep stages by making a homemade dip mix.

    Simply combine all the dry ingredients in a small plastic container or snack bag and store it in a cool dry place. Be sure to label the bag with directions for preparing the dip.

    Remember that commercial dip mixes contain preservatives and anti-caking agents. This homemade dip mix will not last forever, but it will taste so much better!

    Date the homemade dip packet so that you can be sure to use it up within a few months for best taste and texture.

    I don’t recommend using fresh dill when making this as a mix.

    packets of dry dill mix in small snack bags.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve the dip in a pretty dish alongside platters of veggie dippers, chips, and crackers.

    Be sure to provide a spoon for serving so that folks are less likely to double dip. This keeps the dip fresh—and prevents cross contamination.

    FAQs

    Can I use something besides sour cream?

    While sour cream creates a rich and creamy dip, you can also use mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for part or all of the sour cream. If you’d like a thinner dip or dill dressing, you can adjust the consistency by whisking in buttermilk.

    Can I use fresh dill instead of dried?

    Dried dill tends to be the most economical, but if you grow your own dill weed or find it at a great price, it’s a delicious upgrade.
    Typically in recipes, you will use three times more fresh herb as you would dried herb. So, in this instance, you would use 1 ½ tablespoons (or 4 ½ teaspoons) of fresh dill instead of the dried.

    What do you eat with dill dip?

    This dill dip comes together easily and is just fantastic for dipping fresh vegetables such as carrot sticks, bell pepper, celery, and cucumber. It’s delicious for dipping potato chips, tortilla chips, and crackers as well. But, don’t stop there! This dill-infused sour cream is also a great sauce for grilled fish, baked potatoes, or roast potatoes.

    How long does homemade dill dip last?

    Homemade dill dip is good, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to four days.

    Recipe Costs

    Knowing how much it costs you to prepare a recipe can help you decide if it’s the type of recipe to make regularly or one you might want to save for special occasions. Let’s crunch some numbers and see how this recipe pencils out.

    • sour cream – $1.00
    • dried dill – $0.54
    • dry onion flakes – $0.07
    • dry parsley flakes – $0.05
    • garlic powder – $0.02
    • onion powder – $0.06
    • black pepper – $0.04

    Shopping at a mid-range grocery store at non-sale prices, you can expect to pay about $1.78.

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    Recipe for Dill Dip

    Make your own Dill Dip with sour cream and a few spice cupboard staples: dried dill, onion flakes, garlic powder, parsley flakes, onion powder, and black pepper.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 59kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
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    Equipment

    • small mixing bowl
    • spoon
    • glass dish with lid

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz sour cream
    • 1 ½ teaspoon dried dill
    • 1 teaspoon dry onion flakes
    • 1 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions

    • In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir well and chill until ready to serve, at least 30 minutes.
    • Serve with chips or vegetable dippers. Can also be used as a topping for potatoes or grilled fish.

    Notes

    Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.
    Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1 ounce of dip, about 2 tablespoons.
    Serving suggestions: Dill dip is great as a dip for crudite veggies but also on cooked vegetables, baked potatoes, and cooked fish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This post was originally published on March 4, 2014. It has been updated for content and clarity.

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    1. Cheri Allan

      October 14, 2022 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      I love this dip! It’s so easy to make.

      Reply
    2. Amy S

      January 09, 2021 at 7:29 am

      Sounds yummy. My family will eat raw veggies without a dip, but it’s nice to make a dip every so often. I will have to try this next time.

      Reply
    3. kay

      December 31, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my family’s stay-at-home New Year’s Eve with Siggi’s brand nonfat plain skyr (Icelandic yogurt) which is thick and rich feeling. It is delicious, with just a bit of tang.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        January 18, 2020 at 4:31 pm

        That sounds like a great adaptation, Kay! Thanks for suggesting it!

        Reply
    4. Kathryn

      May 19, 2019 at 8:58 pm

      I don’t know what I did wrong. It came out terrible. Couldn’t taste anything but overpowering onion. It was in desperate need of salt. I hate to throw it out and be wasteful. ?

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        May 20, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        Possible that some of the seasonings were a little old? Just season to taste, adding more salt or other spices until you like it. If you don’t want to use it as a dip, you can also use it to top potatoes or stir into mashed potatoes.

        Reply
    5. Katherine Williams

      March 08, 2014 at 7:49 am

      I made this last night and my husband and I loved it. We served it with veggies and Ritz crackers. The toddlers didn’t care for it, but there’s not much that they like these days.

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    6. Charlene

      March 06, 2014 at 6:35 pm

      This does sound good. Have you done much with Greek yogurt? My sister-in-law uses it for things like this and just loves it. Do you think it would work for this? Any pros and cons that you know of for using Greek yogurt? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        March 06, 2014 at 6:39 pm

        It would be great with Greek yogurt – tons more protein, too.

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