This quick and easy Green Onion Dip is fresh, creamy, and has a zippy bite. It goes great with everything from crackers to veggies to meats and cheese. Make this a part of your next get together, tailgating party, or holiday charcuterie board.
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Why You Need To Make This Appetizer…
- There is no baking and no fancy equipment. All you need is a bowl, a whisk, and a little patience as it refrigerates.
- Whips together in only 10 minutes. Need I say more?
- Perfect for parties. It feeds up to 10 people, more if you double or triple the recipe. And it can be made in advance which means one less thing to do on the day of your party.
Green Onion Dip Ingredients
This recipe requires only 8 simple, yet flavorful, ingredients.
- Cream Cheese: Full fat gives the best flavor and consistency to this dip.
- Sour Cream: Adds a tangy note to the dip. It can be substituted for plain Greek yogurt if you want to lighten this dip with NO taste difference.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh from a lemon and never bottled is the way to go. You only need a half lemon.
- Raw Garlic: Mince the garlic VERY finely (nobody wants a spicy chunk of garlic EEK!) Garlic powder is a good substitute for a more mellow flavor.
- Parsley: Use fresh parsley and finely chop it. If you need to use dried parsley you can use it.
- Green Onions: Dice them into small 1/4” pieces. Be sure to use both green and white parts for optimal flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: Season this dip to your taste preference.
How To Make Green Onion Dip
This is a short summary, below has step by step instructions in the recipe card.
Whip together the cream cheese, sour cream, green olive brine, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Fold in the chopped green onions.
Scoop your Green Onion Dip into a serving dish or medium sized bowl and top with more green onions.
Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight (I prefer overnight because it tastes even better the next day).
Serve with your favorite dippers. I served mine with fresh veggies and butter crackers.
Storing Information
Olive Dip is best stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Make sure you whip it up a bit before eating (the liquids in dairy can separate from the fats). Do not freeze this Green Onion Dip, the cream cheese has a weird clumpy texture when it thaws.
Making Ahead of Time
If possible, make this Green Onion Dip the day before you plan on serving it. Doing this allows the flavors to develop as it refrigerates. Right before you plan on serving it, whip it well with a whisk, spread into your serving dish or bowl, and top with more chopped green onions. Make this even easier by prepping your dippers the night before too.
What To Serve With Green Onion Dip
This dip is so creamy and fresh that it goes well with nearly anything (I like to add it to my charcuterie board for this reason). Here are a few suggestions:
- Vegetables- bell peppers, carrots, celery, cucumbers
- Mini toasted baguette slices
- Your favorite crackers
- Various types of chips- kettle chips, tortillas, bagel chips
- Meat- grilled chicken cubes, sliced smoked sausage, pepperoni
- Cheese cubes
3 Pro Tips For The BEST Green Onion Dip
- The chop makes all the difference- You want the green onions to be in bite sized pieces, and the garlic and parsley minced very, very small. Big chunks of garlic and parsley would overpower the green onion.
- Bring the cream cheese and sour cream to room temp. For a smooth and creamy dip, this is a MUST! Room temperature ingredients whip together better and keep your dip from getting lumpy and clumpy.
- Take the time to chill. Your Green Onion Dip should be chilled for at least two hours but preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together and develop which makes it even yummier.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
This recipe makes 2 cups (450 grams) of dip which will feed about 10 people (3 to 4 tablespoons each). If you double this recipe it will feed 16 to 20 people and tripling 24 to 28.
I beg you, do not do it! Reduced fat cream cheese has a high water content which alters not only the flavor, but the texture of the dip as well.
Green Onion Dip contains cream cheese and sour cream which have a lot of calories and fat. You can lighten this dip without altering the flavor by using plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I think it is up to you to decide whether it is healthy or not. I will say everything in moderate is key and serving it with veggies helps too.
You could use scallions (basically the same thing as a green onions, just labeled differently) or chives in place of the green onions. You can also do a combination of those onions for even more depth of flavor. I do not recommend using any other type of onions in this recipe.
More Dip Recipes To Make:
- Olive Dip
- Pizza Dip with Pizza Dough Balls
- Smoked Queso Dip
- Dunkaroo Dip
- Ricotta Dip with Roasted Grapes
- Fried Dill Pickle Dip
- Buffalo Crab Dip
- Maple Pumpkin Fruit Dip
- Feta and Onion Hot Dip
- Pecan Pie Dip
- Pumpkin Pie Dip
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Green Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese; full fat at room temperature
- ¾ cup sour cream; at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice; half a lemon
- 2 cloves garlic; finely minced
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley; finely minced
- 1 cup green onions; chopped, plus more for garnishing
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- With a wire whisk or hand mixer, whip together the cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy (about 2 to 3 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, and whip until well combined (about 1 minute).
- Fold in the chopped green onions.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- With a whisk, whip the chilled Green Onion Dip again before spreading into a bowl or serving dish.
- Top with more green onions and serve with a variety of dippers (recommendations below).
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Notes
Storing Information:
- Refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 4 days. Mix well before eating.
- Freezing is not recommended.
Dipper Ideas:
- Vegetables- bell peppers, carrots, celery, cucumbers
- Mini toasted baguette slices
- Your favorite crackers
- Various types of chips- kettle chips, tortillas, bagel chips
- Meat- grilled chicken cubes, sliced smoked sausage, pepperoni
- Cheese cubes
Substitutions:
- Sour Cream for plain Greek yogurt.
- Fresh Parsley for 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes.
- Raw Garlic for 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Green Onions for scallions, chives, or a combination of.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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Green Onion dip is one of my favorites. This recipe has a great zip and bite to it! Perfect for holiday parties coming up!
So easy and so quick to make. I made these as a dip for pork rinds, and they paired perfectly!
Crazy good! I had no idea green onions could be this tasty! I had everything in the house to make it, too! Win!
I was really pleased with how easy it was to make and how delicious it tasted. The green onion dip was the perfect addition to our party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Loved how quickly this came together! We had last minute guests come over and end up staying longer than anticipated, so this went down a treat while waiting for dinner to arrive!