Pin A crowd-pleasing snack featuring crisp salty potato chips paired with a creamy tangy onion dip—perfect for parties game nights or casual gatherings.
This is a favorite at every get-together in my family and always disappears quickly from the snack table.
Ingredients
- Potato Chips: 200 g plain salted potato chips
- Onion Dip: 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for caramelized onions)
- Onion Dip: 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- Onion Dip: 240 g (1 cup) sour cream
- Onion Dip: 120 g (½ cup) mayonnaise
- Onion Dip: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Onion Dip: ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Onion Dip: ¼ teaspoon salt
- Onion Dip: ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Onion Dip: 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- Onion Dip: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1:
- (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and sauté stirring frequently until golden brown and caramelized about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Step 2:
- In a mixing bowl combine the sour cream mayonnaise garlic powder onion powder salt black pepper lemon juice and chives.
- Step 3:
- Stir in the cooled caramelized onions (or use the raw chopped onion for a sharper flavor). Mix well until smooth.
- Step 4:
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Step 5:
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with extra chives.
- Step 6:
- Serve with potato chips arranged around the bowl.
Pin Sharing this dip at parties brings back warm memories of family game nights and celebrations.
Notes
Add a pinch of cayenne for heat or a dash of Worcestershire sauce for depth. Pairs well with sparkling wine or pale ale.
Required Tools
Skillet (if caramelizing onions) Mixing bowl Spoon or spatula Serving bowl
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (sour cream mayonnaise) Egg (mayonnaise) Check potato chip and mayonnaise labels for potential allergens or gluten traces if sensitive.
Pin Enjoy this simple yet delicious snack that never fails to impress guests.