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Lipton California Dip

Name: Lipton California Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 0 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix; 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream

Adapted from the original Lipton Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Lipton.

"The recipe that defined the cocktail party era."

Prep 5 min Cook 0 min 2 cups

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The Story

Originally known as 'California Dip,' this recipe appeared on Lipton's Onion Soup mix boxes in the 1950s and became an overnight sensation. It is credited with driving the massive surge in popularity for the 'chip and dip' serving platter in mid-century American homes.

From the back of Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix — since 1954

Ingredients

1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
1 container (16 oz.) sour cream

Directions

1
In a medium bowl, combine the Lipton Onion Soup Mix and the sour cream.
2
Thoroughly blend the ingredients together.
3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 40 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
4
Stir before serving with chips or crackers.