Herb and Garlic Dip is brimming with a delicious and unique blend of dried chives, dill, parsley and plenty of garlic. This homemade dip is perfect for serving alongside fresh, crunchy veggies, crispy chips and savory crackers. My family loves this recipe! It's made with all dried herbs, so keeping the ingredients on hand is easy!
If your family enjoys great garlicky flavors in recipes like Garlic Parmesan Pizza Sauce and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, this dip is for you!
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⭐ Three Fast Facts About Herb and Garlic Dip
- Winter, spring, summer or fall. It's easy to make this dip any time of year!
2. There's no need to rely on the availability of fresh herbs and you don't need any fancy utensils or equipment.
Serving Suggestion: This is a family favorite dip that's incredibly versatile, it's special enough for the holidays and easy enough to enjoy on a weeknight with Old Fashioned Salmon Patties or on game day along with Hot Artichoke Dip.
3. It uses six dried herbs and salt plus sour cream. That's it!
🥗 Ingredients to Have on Hand
Homemade Herb and Garlic Dip is a wonderful alternative to a store-bought dip mix. Here's all you need to have on hand (affiliate links below):
Dried Chives: These add a subtle onion flavor and even add a little texture to the dip. Dried chives are great to have in the spice cabinet because they also make a nice garnish for things like cheesy quiche, baked potatoes and scrambled eggs.
Granulated Garlic: Not to be confused with garlic salt or garlic powder, granulated garlic has a coarse consistency and a different flavor profile than garlic powder. Scroll down to the Recipe FAQs for more on this.
Dried Dill: Be sure to use dried dill weed, not dill seed. Dill weed has a light texture and a slightly sweet taste. Dill weed is shaped like a small pellet and has an earthy flavor, similar to caraway seeds. Stick with dill weed.
Scroll to the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
📖 Substitutions
A classic substitution is to use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
Greek yogurt has a similar consistency but is more tangy than sour cream. Try using a combination of both ingredients to create the flavor that your family will love.
🥣 Here's How to Make It
Step 1: Measure the dry ingredients into a small bowl or on a plate. (Photo 1)
Step 2: Stir to combine the dried herbs and salt. (Photo #2)
Pro Tip: For a time saver, consider making a double batch when you blend the dry ingredients for the dip recipe. After you combine them, place half in a small, sealed container. The next time you want to make the dip, all you need to do is stir the seasonings with sour cream and you'll be set.
Step 3: Add the blended dried herbs and salt with 2-3 cups of sour cream. No need to precisely measure the sour cream. (Photo #3)
Step 4: Stir to combine the dried herbs and salt with the sour cream. (Photo #4)
Step 5: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. (Photo #5)
💭 Recipe FAQs
There's no question, this dip has a delicious garlic "bite" to it. The granulated garlic adds a noticeable and very robust garlic flavor to the creamy dip. If your family prefers less garlic decrease the amount of granulated garlic from 1 tablespoon to 1 or 2 teaspoons or increase the amount of sour cream from 2 cups to 3 cups.
Yes! But fresh herbs have a milder flavor than dried herbs, so you'll need to use more to get the same flavor intensity. Plan to at least double the quantity of fresh herbs compared to dried herbs in the recipe. To substitute fresh garlic for granulated garlic use 6-8 cloves of crushed garlic or less, depending on your preference.
No. Granulated garlic and garlic salt are not interchangeable. Granulated garlic is simply dried and ground garlic cloves. Garlic salt is one part dried garlic and 3 parts salt.
Pro Tip: Here's an easy gift idea. Blend the dry ingredients and place them in a decorative container, include the directions for combining with the sour cream. It's a great hostess gift or a fun item to include in a gift basket.
🥘 How to Serve Garlic and Herb Dip
Serve as a Dip: This delicious dip goes well with everything from chopped and sliced vegetables to pretzels, crackers and potato chips.
Serve as a Topping for Baked Potatoes: This might be my favorite way to enjoy Herb and Garlic Dip. A few spoonfuls of the dip on top of a baked potato instead of plain sour cream is incredible!
Serve with Fish: Herb and Garlic Dip has some similarities to tarter sauce (minus the mayonnaise) which is why it's tasty with your favorite seafood recipe. Try it with Ivar's Copycat Fried Cod or my Skillet Glazed Salmon instead of seafood or tartar sauce.
Use as a Spread on Toast or Sandwiches: We don't often think of sour cream as a spread for sandwiches, but this dip will get you thinking that way! Especially if the bread is toasted. Since it's so thick and creamy Herb and Garlic Dip is tasty with sandwiches. Use it in place of mustard and mayo on a turkey, ham or even a sliced cucumber sandwich. It's delicious!
Pro Tip: If you have a little Herb and Garlic Dip left over, it can also be used to make a tasty salad dressing. Blend ½ cup of the dip with a tablespoon or two of milk. Whisk until you get a thin consistency and serve with tossed salad greens. It's an easy and delicious way to enjoy a homemade salad dressing.
🍽 Other Tasty Dips, Sauce and Appetizers
Herb and Garlic dip is super easy and delicious, check out these additional dips, sauces and appetizers for more ideas and inspiration.
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