Name: Dill Sour Cream Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; 2 Tablespoons fresh dill (chopped); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Take any dish to the next level with this delicious dill flavored sour cream! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is the perfect way to jazz up any meal!

Let’s face it. I’m an absolute sucker for a good sauce. Why? Because a good sauce MAKES the meal! Take, for instance, Big Mac Sauce. It’s tangy and creamy, with a hint of dill pickle, and it’s the one thing that separates a Big Mac from any other burger.

And if you ask me, there’s a perfect sauce for every meal. Whether it’s Horseradish Sauce or Cilantro Lime Sauce or homemade Yum Yum Sauce, I’m here for it. And this Dill Sour Cream is my latest obsession.

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Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and instantly adds flavor to any dish. We love using it on potatoes, and it’s equally delicious with roasted veggies or any of your favorite meats. In other words… you’ll be using it on everything!

what you’ll love about this recipe

Versatile: This recipe is incredibly versatile. Simply swap out the dill for any of your favorite herbs, and you have a flavored sour cream fit for any meal!

Easy to make: Just a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes is literally all you need!

Fancy-ish: Flavored sour cream is one of those recipes that feels fancy and instantly takes any dish to the next level!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Sour cream – I used 1 cup of sour cream as the base of this recipe. Plain, full fat sour cream works best with the amounts listed in this recipe, but you can substitute reduced fat sour cream if you prefer. [NOTE: You may need to adjust the amount of lemon juice since reduced fat varieties aren’t as thick.]

Lemon juice – I added 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice to the sour cream for a bright, fresh citrus flavor. I used fresh squeezed lemon juice, but you can also use bottled juice for convenience.

Spices – I kept the spices simple – just 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Dill – The majority of the flavor in this recipe comes from the dill. I added 2 Tablespoons of fresh, finely chopped dill. Feel free to add even more to accommodate your tastes.

how to make dill sour cream

Combine the ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, seasonings, and fresh dill.

Mix together. Mix the ingredients together with a spoon, fork or whisk.

Enjoy. Enjoy this sauce immediately or store in the fridge for later!

Storage Tips

Leftover Dill Sour Cream Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To use, spoon it straight from the container onto your favorite potato, veggie, or meat dish. OR use it as a dip for potato chips!

Recipe Variations

Use any type of fresh herbs in place of dill OR use a combination of herbs
Make it extra lemony with additional lemon juice
Add lemon zest for an extra pop of flavor
Use fresh garlic (1-2 cloves minced) instead of garlic powder
Add 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Add minced chives or green onions
Substitute dried dill for fresh
Add half & half or milk to thin it out

what to serve with dill sour cream