Easy California Blue Cheese & Onion Dip
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Appetizers A quick and savory no-cook dip that elevates classic onion soup mix with rich sour cream, tangy blue cheese, and a splash of brandy. Perfect for effortless entertaining and vintage-inspired gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 0 mins | 1 hour (Chilling) | Approx. 3 cups |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz. | Blue Cheese | crumbled |
| 1 pt. (2 cups) | Sour Cream | cold |
| 1 pkg. | Lipton Onion Soup Mix | |
| 2 T. | Brandy | |
| 2 T. | Parsley | chipped |
| To serve | Potato chips and/or assorted crackers | optional |
Instructions
Preparation and Chilling
- In a medium bowl, combine the 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese, 1 pt. sour cream, 1 pkg. Lipton Onion Soup Mix, 2 T. brandy, and 2 T. chipped parsley.
- Stir well with a spatula until the mixture is thoroughly combined, smooth, and fragrant.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the savory flavors to fully meld and deepen.
- Serve cold alongside potato chips and/or assorted crackers for dipping.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This dip can be made up to 2 days in advance. Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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