Best 8 Basil Sour Cream Dip Recipes

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Basil sour cream dip is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, a snack, or a condiment. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. You can use fresh or dried basil, and you can adjust the amount of sour cream and mayonnaise to achieve the desired consistency. Basil sour cream dip is perfect for dipping vegetables, chips, or crackers, and it can also be used as a spread on sandwiches or wraps. With so many variations, you are sure to find a basil sour cream dip recipe that you love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY BASIL DIP



Creamy Basil Dip image

This simple creamy basil dip uses TONS of fresh basil. Made with light sour cream, mayo, garlic, and oregano. Delicious on anything!

Provided by Pinch of Yum

Categories     Dip

Time 12m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup light sour cream
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup shredded parmesan
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
crushed garlic to taste
pinch of oregano and salt

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients. Refrigerate for 2 hours or so to let the flavors come together.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 301.1 mg, Fat 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg

BASIL SOUR CREAM DIP



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Made this up today when I was trying to find a way to use up all the basil I have in my herb garden with the extra container of light sour cream in my fridge. Serve this dip with an assortment of fresh veggies like crisp celery, zucchini and carrot sticks.

Provided by E.A.4957

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 6m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups light sour cream
2/3 cup fresh basil, remove stems
1 garlic clove, chopped
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients in a food processor for one to two minutes until combined. You may want to stop machine and scrape the sides to make sure it's all incorporated.
  • Place in fridge for 2 hours so flavors will blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 158.6, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.2

PERFECT BASIL SAUCE



Perfect Basil Sauce image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blend the green onion, basil, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender until creamy and pale green. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

SUMMER FRESH TOMATO BASIL DIP



Summer Fresh Tomato Basil Dip image

I created this light summery dip/spread to use up an overabundance of my garden's ripe tomatoes and gorgeous basil. Serve with cut-up vegetables, crackers or corn chips.

Provided by Challena

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 44

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8 ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 cups fresh basil leaves, minced
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, minced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine, cream cheese, sour cream, basil, Italian parsley, tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomato paste, onion salt, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on High until whipped, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 109.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CRUDITES WITH ASIAN-STYLE DIP



Crudites with Asian-Style Dip image

Provided by Sally Gilmour

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Ginger     Vegetable     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Mayonnaise     Vinegar     Spice     Sour Cream     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Japan

Yield Makes 1 cup dip

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Assorted cut-up vegetables (such as carrots, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, cucumbers and broccoli)

Steps:

  • Combine first 11 ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season dip with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Place bowl with dip in center of platter. Surround with assorted vegetables and serve.

SOUR CREAM & FRESH HERB DIP



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A delicious combination of fresh herbs and sour cream for your chips or veggies. You can even make this for over your baked potato. I made this all last summer for company and family while the fresh herbs were growing. It tastes better over time. Herbs must be fresh except cumin for this enjoyable dip.

Provided by ArtistsFoodPalette

Categories     Summer

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 ounces dip, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion
2 tablespoons Italian parsley
2 tablespoons marjoram
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
16 ounces sour cream (lite works well too)

Steps:

  • Chop the onion into small pieces. Mix all ingredients in sour cream until well blended. Chill 2 hours before serving with chips or raw veggies.

BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP



Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip image

Shelf life in the refrigerator is 2 days, covered.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup sour cream
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice together in a bowl; whisk the tomatoes and basil through the sour cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CREAM OF BASIL SOUP



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I really enjoy creating my own recipes. This one evolved one afternoon when I had an abundance of basil in my garden. I serve it to the ladies' reading club, and everyone wanted the recipe!-Aida Von Babbel, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chicken broth
1 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
White pepper to taste
3 cups milk
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, simmer broth and basil, uncovered, for 15 minutes. In another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; gradually stir in broth and sour cream (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh basil. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried basil.
  • If you want a creamier dip, add more sour cream. You can also add a little bit of milk or yogurt to thin it out.
  • To make the dip ahead of time, simply cover it and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the dip with your favorite dippers, such as vegetable chips, crackers, or bread.

Conclusion:

Basil sour cream dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's creamy, flavorful, and refreshing, and it's sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give basil sour cream dip a try. You won't be disappointed!

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