Not my original recipe, but still a classic. There are several variations. Dip sturdy chips or fresh, raw vegetables/crudities.
Basic Recipe for Onion Dip
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix or even try Knorr Soup Mix
2 cups (16 oz.) sour cream or 1 1/2 cups sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise
In a bowl combine ingredients; chill. This makes about 2 cups of dip.
Here are some variations that are really good:
Vegetable Dip
To the above, add 1 chopped green pepper, 1 chopped tomato and 2 tsp. chili powder.
Blue Cheese Dip
To the above, add 1/4 lb. blue crumbled blue cheese and 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts.
Shrimp Dip
To the above, add 1 cup finely chopped cooked shrimp and 1/4 cup ketchup.
Clam Dip
to the above, add 1) 7-1/2 oz. can minced clams – drained, and 2 Tbsp. chili sauce.