The Line Forms Right Here Onion Dip

From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for more on my bestselling cookbook.

This recipe uses instant and powdered spice products for convenience and flavor. And you know what? They work! Right by this dip will be the place to be at your next party, so make room . . .

The Line Forms Right Here Onion Dip

Makes enough for a 16 person party

8 ounces sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 heaping tablespoon instant diced, or dried minced onion

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon dried parsley (or fresh)

2 large or 3 smaller scallions, thinly sliced white and green parts, save some of the green for garnish

Couple dashes hot sauce

Mix it all up, chill for a few hours or overnight, then serve garnished with sliced green scallions. Present with ruffle chips - the kind that have ridges!

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On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, I had the honor of mixing up a batch of this wonderful dip with my friends Kidd and Eileen on WJLA's Good Morning Washington, and even demonstrated my great recipe for "Pigs on the Patio" (pigs-in-a-blanket!). Click the photo below to go to the fun segment.