Retro Aussie Curried Egg Dip

Name: Retro Aussie Curried Egg Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 300g tub sour cream ((Do NOT use light sour cream)); 40g packet French onion simmer soup ((Do NOT use salt reduced)); 2-3 teaspoons curry powder; 2 hardboiled eggs, roughly chopped; Crackers of choice; Vegetable crudités

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The 5 minute dip that disappears first at every BBQ

This Retro Aussie Curried Egg Dip is creamy, nostalgic and made with just four simple ingredients. It takes five minutes to stir together, firms up beautifully in the fridge, and somehow always ends up being the first bowl scraped clean at every BBQ, Christmas lunch or family gathering. It’s the kind of old school recipe that never goes out of style and never lets you down.

Curried egg dip in a white bowl on a round dark wooden board with crackers, bread slices and fresh vegetable sticks, topped with chunky chopped egg and a light sprinkle of curry powder, set on a white timber table with BBQ dishes and drinks in the background.

More than 50 years ago, my mum found this recipe tucked inside a newspaper clipping and decided to give it a go. That little scrap of paper turned into what we now call our Retro Aussie Curried Egg Dip, and it has been coming to every single gathering ever since. BBQs, Easter, Christmas, birthdays, long weekends, you name it, this dip is there. It’s the one people look for the second they walk in the door. It’s the bowl that gets refilled. It’s the recipe someone always asks for before they leave.

Over the years it hasn’t changed whatsoever, because honestly, it doesn’t need to. Four simple ingredients, five minutes of effort, and somehow it still steals the show every time. Some recipes come and go, but this one has properly stood the test of time in our family.

Why You’ll Love This Retro Aussie Curried Egg Dip

• Ready in 5 minutes. No cooking, no blender, no fuss.
• Just 4 simple supermarket ingredients. Nothing fancy required.
• Creamy, mild and full of that classic old school curry flavour.
• Crowd approved. Even the “I don’t like curry” people go back for seconds.
• Perfect for BBQs, Christmas, Easter, birthdays and last minute entertaining.
• Make ahead friendly. It thickens beautifully and tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge.
• Budget friendly and reliably delicious every single time.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need four simple ingredients for this Curried Egg Dip. Nothing fancy. Nothing complicated.

• Full fat sour cream: Do not use light sour cream. It won’t set properly and the dip will be runny. A good quality brand like Dairy Farmers or Bulla gives the best texture and consistency.

• French onion soup mix: Use a regular French onion simmer soup mix, not salt reduced. The reduced versions affect how the dip thickens. Continental or similar supermarket brands work perfectly.

• Curry powder: A classic supermarket curry powder gives that nostalgic flavour. Keen’s or Clive of India are ideal if you want that proper old school taste.

• Hard boiled eggs: Roughly chopped is perfect. You want little chunks throughout the dip for texture rather than finely mashed egg.

That’s it. Four ingredients, five minutes, done.

Ingredients for curried egg dip on a white background including hard boiled eggs, curry powder, sour cream in a bowl and a packet of French onion soup mix.

I always keep a packet of French onion soup mix in the pantry and a tub of sour cream in the fridge purely so I can make this on a whim. It’s one of those dangerously convenient combinations that means you’re never more than five minutes away from pulling together something impressive. No last minute supermarket dash, no complicated prep. Just stir it together, let it chill and suddenly you’ve got a proper Retro Aussie Curried Egg Dip ready to go.

Tips When Making the Egg Dip

Use full fat sour cream only. Light versions won’t thicken properly and the dip can turn watery.
Don’t use salt reduced French onion soup mix. It affects the texture and the dip won’t firm up the way it should.
Chill for at least one hour. It might look a little soft at first, but it thickens beautifully as it rests.
Adjust the curry powder to your taste. Start with two teaspoons for a mild flavour, then add more if you like it stronger.
Chop the eggs roughly, not finely. Small chunks give the dip better texture and make it feel more substantial.
Make it ahead if you can. The flavour deepens after a few hours in the fridge and it honestly tastes even better the next day.

Serving Suggestions

This dip was made for crackers, but it works with so much more.

• Classic Aussie crackers like Jatz, Clix or Ritz
• Toasted Turkish bread sliced thin and baked until crisp
• Sourdough crisps for a little tangy contrast
• Lebanese bread cut into triangles and baked until golden
• Fresh baguette sliced into rounds
• Crunchy vegetable sticks like carrot, celery, capsicum and radish
• Plain potato chips for that salty, creamy combination

If you’re building a platter, scatter a few crispy fried onions and fresh chives over the top just before serving. It looks beautiful and adds extra crunch.

Creamy dip in a white bowl on a round wooden board, surrounded by crackers, sliced baguette, cucumber sticks, celery, carrot batons and red capsicum, set on a white timber table with glasses of beer and a bowl of green olives in the background.

Storage

FRIDGE: Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.

FREEZER: The dip is not suitable for freezing.

FAQ’s

What curry powder is the best?

Any basic supermarket curry powder works. Keen’s and Clive of India give that classic old-school flavour. You could even use a hot curry powder if you like things spicy.

Is the egg dip spicy or hot?

NO. It’s definitely not spicy at all. It has a mild curry taste and suitable for everyone, including kids. If you don’t like too much curry powder, you could reduce it to 1 teaspoon of if you love curry powder, increase it. Taste as you go along and suit it to your own taste buds.

Can I use Light sour cream?

Absolutely not. It won’t set and the dip will be runny. You need to use regular full fat sour cream.

Can I Use ‘Salt Reduced’ French Onion Soup Mix?

No – it also affects the texture. Just use regular.

Some recipes come and go, but this Retro Aussie Curried Egg Dip has earned its place on our family table for over 50 years. Once you make it, don’t be surprised if it becomes the one everyone asks you to bring too. If you make it, please, let me know in the comments section below the recipe card how it went.

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