3-Ingredient French Onion Party Dip That Goes Viral Every Game Day

Ingredients

• full-fat sour cream1 ½ cups
• block cream cheese, softened to room temperature8 ounces
• Lipton dry onion soup mix (1 packet)1 ounce
• fresh chives, finely chopped (for garnish)2 tablespoons

Directions

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   Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 ½ cups of full-fat sour cream and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese. Make sure the cream cheese is truly at room temperature—take it out of the fridge at least 30 minutes ahead—so it blends smoothly without lumps.

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   Step 2: Using a rubber spatula or a hand mixer on low speed, stir the sour cream and cream cheese together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You should see no white streaks; it should look like a thick, uniform base. This takes about 1 minute with a hand mixer.

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   Step 3: Open the 1-ounce packet of Lipton dry onion soup mix and pour the entire contents into the bowl. Stir vigorously with the spatula or mix on low for another 30 seconds until the soup powder is fully incorporated. The dip will thicken slightly and turn a pale beige with flecks of dried onion and herbs.

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   Step 4: Taste the dip now—yes, you can taste it raw. It should be savory and onion-forward, with a salty tang. If you want it milder, add the soup mix gradually next time, but for the full viral experience, use the whole packet.

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   Step 5: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chill time is crucial: it allows the dried onion pieces to rehydrate slightly and the flavors to marry into that iconic French onion taste. Don’t skip it, even if you’re in a rush.

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   Step 6: After 30 minutes, remove the dip from the fridge. Give it one final stir—you’ll notice it’s thicker and more luscious. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish generously with fresh chopped chives, and serve immediately with ridged potato chips, crudité, or pretzels. The dip will hold well at room temperature for up to 2 hours during a party.