French Onion Dip Recipe

French Onion Dip caramelizes sweet onions into rich depth then blends with creamy sour cream for addictive party staple perfect alongside chips or veggies. Ready in 30 minutes active plus chill, it serves 8 with savory tang and homemade superiority.

Why This Recipe Works

Caramelized onions provide authentic sweet-savory base store-bought can’t match. Sour cream delivers clean tang without processed aftertaste. Minimal seasoning lets onion shine. Resting melds flavors dramatically. Versatile for dips or spreads.

Ingredients & Prep

Onions:

• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp salt

Dip Base:

• 2 cups sour cream
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp chives, chopped

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Melt butter in skillet medium; add onions and salt.
2. Cook 25-30 minutes stirring occasionally until deep golden. Cool.
3. Chop cooled onions finely.
4. Mix sour cream, mayo, powders, chives, ¾ chopped onions.
5. Stir in remaining onions; chill 2+ hours. Garnish chives.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate airtight 5 days.

FAQs

Not caramelized?
Low slow cook; don’t rush.

Too thin?
Chill thickens naturally.

Raw onion taste?
Overnight rest essential.

Conclusion

French Onion Dip party-hugs chips creamy perfection.

French Onion Dip Recipe

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French Onion Dip features deeply caramelized onions blended into creamy sour cream base with savory seasonings. Rich homemade version far surpasses store-bought with sweet onion depth and perfect chip-dipping consistency.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 3 hrs
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp chives chopped
• Black pepper

Instructions

• 1. Melt butter in skillet over medium. Add onions, salt, sugar. Cook 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally until deep golden brown.
• 2. Cool onions completely. Blend with cream cheese until smooth.
• 3. Fold in sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire, chives, and pepper.
• 4. Chill 2+ hours for flavors to meld. Serve with ridged potato chips.

Notes

• Caramelize onions low and slow for sweetness.
• Room temperature cream cheese blends smoothest.
• Make 2-3 days ahead for best flavor.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/4 cup
• Calories: 180
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 380mg
• Fat: 17g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 40mg

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