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Super Easy Spicy Green Onion Dip #SundaySupper

January 28, 2019 By Cooking Chat 40 Comments

Our Super Easy Spicy Green Onion Dip recipe only takes 10 minutes to whip together, thus earning its name. Sour cream, garlic and cayenne pepper combine with the green onions for a ton of flavor. This is one of our family favorites, and probably our most made appetizer. Perfect for the big game coming up and other gatherings! Click here to jump down to the recipe. 
potato chip scooping some green onion dip

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If this dip weren’t so good, my family would be pretty tired of it now. Seems like any time I need to bring an appetizer for an extended family gathering, I’m making this Super Easy Spicy Green Onion Dip. I made it again yesterday to share it for today’s #SundaySupper event focused on football food.

This dip is so fast and easy to make, I can whip it up in 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy times. When visiting to watch a big game or celebrate a holiday, I often will quickly make this old standby, then bring something different along with it. The majority of my extended family and friends like some spice, so they are always quick to dive into the green onion dip when I set it out.

green onions, garlic and spices in a bowl with sour cream.

Just be sure to everyone has a beverage ready when they sample this spicy green onion dip! I’ll have some tips on what to pour in a minute.

For Christmas, I’ve gotten in the habit of bringing this Spicy Red Pepper Dip along with the green onion dip. Other times, I might whip up something new. This Roasted Beet Dip with Fennel and Garlic is a new creation that was a big hit.

I got the basic idea for this from a cookbook I have since misplaced. I’ve tweaked the recipe over time, and landed on this combination which seems to be just the right amount of spice for our tastes. You can experiment for yourself to see how much kick you want. The cayenne is the key variable that you can turn up or down slightly to change the heat.

Give this Spicy Green Onion Dip a try soon (some nibbling while watching the big game next Sunday, perhaps?), and I suspect it will soon be a regular part of your recipe rotation, too!

bowl of green onion dip next to a bowl of chips and a beer.

Pairings for Spicy Green Onion Dip

As I said, you will definitely want to have a beverage ready when you sample the green onion dip! An IPA style beer is my go to option for something with a pretty good amount of spice like this. We have plenty of great IPAs made here in New England you can pour while you cheer on the 5 time champions! (sorry, couldn’t resist that plug!).

If you do want to try wine with this dip, go with something with a bit of sweetness and spice, like a Gewürztraminer. Last night we enjoyed the spicy green onion dip with a glass of Moscato Giallo, a light Italian white wine with notes of white pepper, kiwi and honey. You could also try a sparkling wine, one that isn’t super dry.

Another strategy I’ve employed with a glass of Pinot in hand at a party is to take a bite or two of our spicy dip, then have a bite of cheese or something mild before you go back to the wine. I’m going to call that a wine pairing #protip, keeping with the football theme!

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Spicy Green Onion Dip

bowl of green onion dip next to a bowl of chips and a beer.

★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews

Spicy Green Onion Dip is simple to whip up for your next gathering, and is sure to please those that like a little spice!

  • Author: Cooking Chat
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ozs sour cream — low fat recommended
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ¼ cup green onions (also known as scallion), finely chopped
  • tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ⅓ tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • chips and/or raw vegetables for serving.

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients from sour cream through cumin in a mixing bowl.
  2. Stir in the cayenne, making sure that it is thoroughly combined and spread throughout the dip. If you want to moderate the spice level, you could start by adding 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne and tasting the spice levels, then add a bit more if you want to kick up the spice.
  3. Serve the dip with potato chips for dipping, and make sure people have a drink ready when they start eating it!

Notes

  • I recommend low fat sour cream to keep the calories down a bit. The flavor really comes from the garlic and spices, so I really don’t notice the difference using low fat sour cream.
  • You can skip the cilantro if you don’t have it handy. I’ve made it without it a number of times, but if you like cilantro it is a nice addition. Adds some bright flavors to the dish.
  • I usually serve the dish with potato chips but you could use raw veggies for a healthier options.
  • Nutrition info is for the dip alone, doesn’t include the chips.

Keywords: appetizers, dips, green onion dip, spicy apps

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bowl with green onion dip ingredients on top, lower image has finished spicy green onion dip in a bowl.

Filed Under: appetizers, quick/easy, vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, cayenne, scallions, sour cream, spicy

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Comments

  1. Melissa Falk says

    January 21, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Love it! Simple, flavorful and fabulous 🙂

    Reply
  2. kita says

    January 21, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Spicy??? Green onion dip. Ooooh man! I think my superbowl menu does need this.

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat says

      January 21, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks Kita, it’s tasty and easy. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    January 24, 2015 at 1:22 am

    I absolutely love dips like this David! Any time all of those ingredients are involved, trust me, I am paying attention! This looks like the perfect thing for Super Bowl Sunday! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat says

      January 24, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Thanks for stopping by & pinning! Yes, this would be an easy one to add to the Super Sunday mix!

      Reply
  4. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    January 26, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I do love a good spicy dip. This look like the perfect game day snack!!!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat says

      January 26, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks Jocelyn! Very easy, too.

      Reply
  5. Wayne says

    January 30, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    Great looking dip. I have some fresh cilantro growing in a sunny window and it needs a trimming. I think it will go into this. Thanks for posting!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat says

      January 31, 2016 at 8:04 am

      Sure, thanks for stopping by, Wayne! I hadn’t thought about growing herbs inside, that’s a great idea.

      Reply
  6. Tara says

    January 28, 2018 at 9:46 am

    Yum! I love how easily this comes together! I can see why it is a family favorite.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    January 28, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    Love that this is simple yet full of flavor! Perfect for chip dipping during the game!

    Reply
  8. Nikki@soulfullymade says

    January 28, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    David, I cannot wait to make this one! I love an onion dip and that touch of spice just makes my heart sing! Yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat says

      January 28, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      thanks, it is a nice spicy flavor!

      Reply
  9. Christie says

    January 28, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    I love the kick of cayenne in this! I definitely need to whip up a batch of this dip for our game days.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat says

      January 28, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      definitely has good kick!

      Reply
  10. Laura Dembowski says

    January 28, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    I’m all about recipes with a kick! I can’t believe how easy this is to make.

    Reply
  11. Trang says

    January 28, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    Can’t go wrong with chips and dip for game day!

    Reply
  12. Barrie says

    January 29, 2018 at 7:47 am

    This looks so great- love the simple ingredients and heat factor!

    Reply
  13. Albert Bevia says

    January 29, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    Dips just don´t get any better than this…I could eat this by the bowl!!!

    Reply
  14. Sheena says

    January 29, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    I just love easy dips like this! Love the flavors and cannot wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat says

      January 29, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      Thanks, hope you like it!

      Reply

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