This creamy dill dip recipe makes a refreshing appetizer or snack that’s quick and easy to whip up, even at the last minute. Featuring a simple seasoning blend mixed into a sour cream base- pair it with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies and it’s perfect for serving at parties, barbecues, and even potlucks.

Over the years, I’ve come to find that, in the summer, there’s nothing better for a light lunch or snack than some garden-fresh veggies.

This creamy dill dip recipe is the perfect refreshing compliment for them.

If you can resist the temptation to simply eat it with a spoon, it can also be paired with a variety of dipping options for a nice spread at parties and barbecues.

It’s quick and easy, making it a perfect option for entertaining even at the last minute.

Give it a try and it’s bound to become your new go to Spring & Summer dip of choice.

Ingredients Needed

Like all my most favorite recipes, it has a relatively short and simple ingredients list.

To make it, you’ll need:

Sour Cream – Sour cream makes the base of the dip, making the kind you use important. I recommend using full fat sour cream, as opposed to low or non fat. Using the full fat original version will yield the creamiest, thickest results. Nobody likes a runny dip.
Mayonnaise – An equal amount of mayo really gives the body of the dip a rich, creamy finish. Make sure to use a mayo you’re familiar with, and actually like the taste of since it’s such a prominent player in the final taste.
Lemon Juice – Lemon juice adds a touch of zip and brightens things up. Fresh lemon juice is best, but bottled will work too.
Dill – This recipe was tested and written using dried dill weed. You can substitute fresh, but you’d need 2-3 tablespoons instead of teaspoons since fresh is less potent than the dried version.
Other Seasonings – Rounding out this dip is a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, and a bit of salt.

That’s it.

Gather your ingredients and you’re ready to mix it up.

How To Make

This recipe is so quick because the instructions are so simple. It’s pretty much dump and mix, and done!

Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl, and whisk them all together until evenly combined.

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish of choice and you’re ready to dig in.

Storing

Uneaten leftover dill dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

After 3 days, it’s still safe to eat for up to 5 but the texture will begin to break down- which is why I don’t recommend it.

Since this dip is dairy based, it shouldn’t be frozen. When thawed it breaks down to the point that it’s virtually impossible to stir it back together.

Recommended Dipping Options

This dip is so rich and creamy, I almost always find myself having to stop myself from licking it straight off the stirring spoon.

Since I’m most often making it to take to parties or serve to guests at home, that’s not really practical.

Some of our favorite dipping options include:

Potato Chips or Pita Chips
An Assortment of Raw Veggies – carrot sticks, celery stalks, broccoli florets, grape tomatoes, sliced radishes, etc
Sliced Baguette
Cocktail Rye Bread
Crackers
Pretzels
Melba Toasts

You can serve it with one option, or a variety- whatever makes your little heart happy!

What To Serve With Creamy Dill Dip

While we usually set this out as a dip, it also makes a really good sauce when paired with different entrees.

Some we’d recommend would be:

Should Dill Vegetable Dip Be Served Hot Or Cold?

This dip can be served as is as soon as it’s whipped up since it will be semi chilled since the sour cream and mayo are both refrigerated.

If you have time though, I’d recommend covering it and chilling for 1-2 hours to give the seasonings time to meld and increase the flavor profile. As I mentioned above, this is still optional.

Long story short- it’s really good right out of the gate, but it’s an even more flavorful experience when allowed to deepen and ‘chill’.

Can This Dip Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Yes! This dill dip can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time.

Just prepare it as instructed, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Can I Make Dill Dip With Greek Yogurt?

Yes. Greek yogurt is just as thick as sour cream with a very similar taste making it a perfect substitute that will also shave off calories and add protein.

TIPS & TRICKS

Full fat sour cream is recommended for this so that the dip is thick & creamy. Substituting low or non fat will result in a runnier dip.
Make sure to use a mayonnaise that you know and like the taste of because the flavor will be pronounced in the finished product.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best, but the bottled kind will work too.
This dip was tested and written using dried dill weed, which is much stronger than fresh. If using fresh you’ll need to use 2-3 tablespoons. Start with two, then taste before deciding if you need to add more.

Looking For Other Easy Cold Dip Recipes?

You can’t go wrong when you whip up this easy creamy dill dip.

Whether you enjoy it as a simple snack with fresh veggies or set it out with a spread for guests- it’s a quick and easy dip that never disappoints!

Looking for other easy cold dip recipes to try?

Try these:

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