There are some church-supper dishes that never need introducing, and a good onion dip is one of them. This 4-ingredient onion barclay dip is the kind of old-fashioned party bowl that disappears before the casseroles are even uncovered, rich and creamy with that deep onion flavor folks have loved for generations. It feels right at home beside ruffled potato chips and a folding table full of potluck favorites, and it is just the sort of simple, dependable recipe a family keeps passing along because it always works.
Serve this dip with sturdy ridged potato chips, butter crackers, pretzel twists, or crisp vegetables like celery and carrot sticks. If you are setting out a snack table, it pairs especially well with little sausages, pickle roll-ups, cheese cubes, and a crock of hot cider or a cold glass of iced tea, making it a fine starter for game day, holiday gatherings, or a fall supper with friends.
4-Ingredient Onion Barclay Dip
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Directions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, dry onion soup mix, and dried parsley.
2. Stir everything together until the mixture is smooth and the onion mix is evenly distributed throughout the dip.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the flavors can blend and the dip can thicken.
4. Give the dip a final stir, spoon it into a serving bowl, and serve cold with thick potato chips or your favorite dippers.
Variations & Tips
Make-ahead tip: This dip is even better when made the day before. An overnight rest in the refrigerator softens the dried onion and gives the whole bowl a fuller, richer flavor.
Extra onion flavor: If your family likes a stronger onion taste, stir in 2 tablespoons of finely minced sweet onion or a spoonful of very well-drained caramelized onions just before chilling. That gives it a little more texture and an extra homemade touch.
Lighter version: You can swap the full-fat sour cream and mayonnaise for light versions if you like. The dip will be a little less rich, but it will still have that familiar church-basement flavor folks reach for again and again.
Serving tip: Use sturdy chips, pretzel rods, or thick-cut vegetables so they can hold up to this creamy dip. Thin chips tend to snap off halfway to the bowl, and that is a disappointment nobody needs at snack time.
Herb twist: A little chopped fresh chive or dill can be added right before serving for a fresh note and a bit of color. Keep it modest so the onion remains the star of the dish.