Creamy Dip with Chips (Printable)

Smooth, flavorful dip served with crispy chips for easy snacking or entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Chips

10 - 7 ounces potato or tortilla chips, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
02 - Add chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the base mixture.
03 - Stir all ingredients together until fully blended and smooth.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning to preference as needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
06 - Present chilled dip alongside potato or tortilla chips for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes, which means you can make it while people are still on their way.
  • The cold chill time actually improves the flavor, so you can prep it hours ahead without stress.
  • It works with almost any chip, vegetable, or cracker you have lying around.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling time—it's the difference between a dip that tastes fresh-made and one that tastes like the flavors actually know each other.
  • Taste it before serving because salt levels vary in different sour creams, and you want it to taste like your version, not someone else's.
03 -
  • Buy the best sour cream you can find—the quality actually matters in something this simple.
  • Freshly chopped herbs beat dried herbs every single time, and it's worth the 30 seconds of knife work.