Uncle Ray made these for every late summer cookout since the 1970s. Just 3 things thrown together, yet folks wipe the dish completely spotless before the mains are out.

This 3-ingredient onion Overton dip is the kind of old-school party snack that earns a permanent place at cookouts, game days, and holiday tables because it is inexpensive, effortless, and deeply satisfying. Built on the familiar combination of a creamy base and savory onion flavor, it leans into the nostalgic charm of classic American chip dip recipes from the 1970s, when simple make-ahead appetizers were a staple at backyard gatherings.

Serve this dip well chilled with sturdy ridged potato chips, kettle chips, or crisp crackers that can hold up to its thick texture. It also works nicely alongside cut vegetables like celery, carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers, and it fits right in on a snack table with burgers, grilled sausages, baked beans, corn on the cob, and cold drinks at a late summer cookout.

3-Ingredient Onion Overton Dip

Servings: 8

3-ingredient onion overton dip in a glass bowl with a potato chip scooping
3-ingredient onion overton dip in a glass bowl with a potato chip scooping

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream

1 cup mayonnaise

1 packet dry onion soup mix

Measured ingredients for onion dip on a kitchen counter
Measured ingredients for onion dip on a kitchen counter

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and dry onion soup mix.

Sour cream, mayonnaise, and onion soup mix in a mixing bowl
Sour cream, mayonnaise, and onion soup mix in a mixing bowl

2. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and the onion mix is evenly distributed throughout the dip.

Onion dip being stirred until smooth in a bowl
Onion dip being stirred until smooth in a bowl

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the onion flakes soften and the flavors blend.

Covered bowl of onion dip chilling in the refrigerator

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