Quick & Easy Dill Dip Recipe
Despite its simple and unassuming appearance, dill dip is a party food staple in my family. It’s simply not a party unless someone’s bringing dill dip (my dad might not even show up if there’s not a guarantee there will be some there). While it may not be as flashy as buffalo chicken dip and taco dip, it’s every bit as satisfying and takes just minutes to make from start to finish. It’s perfect for last-minute plans!
What’s To Love About This Recipe
Simple. There’s no chopping involved here; simply add all your ingredients to a bowl and stir them together. Great for making in advance. And the flavor gets even better the longer it sits! Just a few minutes to make. Unlike your typical spinach artichoke dip, though that’s another family favorite around here too! Pairs well with a variety of dippers. We like to use rye bread for dipping (chips and bagel slices are also great dipper options). Of course, you could also always make your own bread bowl too! I include a few more suggestions below.
This recipe is one of my family’s favorites. I’m honestly not sure where it originated, since my mom’s copy is a scanned typewritten recipe with no citation. She’s been making it for decades at this point though, so I feel OK claiming it as our family recipe. I hope you love it as much as we do! 💜
Ingredients
If you like simple, basic recipes, you’ll really enjoy this one. Just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes.
Sour cream. This acts as the creamy base for our dip. I recommend using full-fat sour cream, since low-fat could lead to a runnier dip. Mayo. Mayo adds richness, creaminess, and full-bodied flavor. Use your favorite brand (it’s worth noting I don’t like the results when made with a pure avocado mayo); I like to use an olive oil-based mayo for my broccoli salad, and that will work just fine here! Dill. I use dried dill weed. If you want to use fresh, then you will need more; about 4 tablespoons. Dried minced onion. Make sure you stick with dried minced onion here, since fresh would be a bit too potent. Seasoned salt. This typically contains salt and other spices like garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. I keep it on hand for seasoning grilled meats and roasted veggies, and for this recipe, of course! While I’m personally a big fan of salt myself, I think low-sodium seasoned salt works best here. It allows us to get a maximum punch of flavor without being overwhelmed by saltiness.
SAM’S TIP: Want to make a lemon dill dip? Stir in some lemon juice and lemon zest! The freshness of the lemon complements the creaminess of the dip so well. Note this is not the same thing as tzatziki. Though if you’d like a recipe for that, let me know. As always, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
How to Make Dill Dip
SAM’S TIP: I recommend letting your dip sit in the fridge for at least half an hour to let the flavors develop. You can skip this step and serve it right away, but it truly has the best flavor if you let it sit for a bit. Looking for a dessert dip? Try my fruit dip next! Enjoy! Let’s bake together! Subscribe to my newsletter to be notified of all the newest recipes, and find my free recipe tutorials on YouTube 💜 I originally published this recipe in December 2018. The recipe remains the same but I’ve added new photos and more detailed instructions in the post.
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