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throw together a quick meal or appetizer without reaching for a store-bought packet.
This homemade onion dip mix is one of those little pantry staples that’s worth making ahead.
It has plenty of savory onion flavor, garlic, and herbs, and you can mix up a jar in just a few minutes. When you need a quick dip, just stir some of the mix into sour cream and you’re ready to go.
It’s also nice knowing exactly what went into the mix. No little seasoning packet required!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
How to Make Homemade Onion Dip Mix
Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until everything is evenly combined.
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Transfer the mixture to a small airtight jar or container. Label it Homemade Onion Dip Mix and store it in a cool, dry pantry.
That’s it! You now have a homemade dip mix ready whenever you need it.
How to Make Onion Dip
To make the dip, stir 1 batch of the seasoning mix into 1 cup of sour cream.
For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving. This gives the dried onions and herbs time to soften and lets all of those flavors come together.
Serve with potato chips, crackers, fresh vegetables, or spread it onto sandwiches and wraps.
Make a Bigger Batch
I like making several batches at once and storing them in little jars. Homemade mixes are one of those things that seem like a small project, but having them ready in the pantry can save quite a bit of time later.
You can also adjust the seasoning to your taste. Add a little more dried onion for a stronger onion flavor, or increase the garlic if that’s your thing.
More Homemade Mixes for Your Pantry
If you’re building a collection of homemade mixes, there are quite a few on Creative Homemaking that would be good to make alongside this one.
The Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix is another great one to keep on hand for dips and dressings.
You might also want to try the Homemade Italian Dressing Mix, which is useful for homemade salad dressing and marinades.
For taco night, make a jar of Homemade Chicken Fajita Seasoning Mix or try the DIY Guacamole Seasoning Mix.
And if you’re putting together a pantry full of homemade convenience mixes, don’t miss the Homemade Meatball Seasoning Mix, Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix, and Homemade Cornbread Mix.
These little jars really do make a homemade pantry more useful. Once you start making your own mixes, you’ll probably find yourself replacing more and more of those store-bought packets.
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