Why We Love French Onion Dip
This Homemade French Onion Dip recipe is easy to make and SO irresistible. If you love store-bought French onion dip, and you love the quick-made kind with a packet of onion soup mix and sour cream, you will absolutely adore our made-from-scratch version with fresh caramelized onions. This French onion dip is bold and zesty with deep rustic flavor. The onion flavor comes from two sources, caramelize sweet onions, and onion powder for extra depth of flavor. Because shouldn’t an onion dip be super duper extra onion-y? We think so! Once you caramelize the onions, this is a simple dump and stir recipe that gives you full quality control. So it’s a rich, delicious, and wholesome dip you can feel good about serving at parties, enjoying as a snack, and using as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.
Ingredients You Need
Sweet onion – finely diced Butter – unsalted Sour cream – or greek yogurt Mayonnaise – regular or low fat Spices – onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Possible Add-ins –
We love this classic onion dip recipe as-is. But there are a few fun ways to take the flavor up a notch, if you like!
Fresh dill or fresh chives – sprinkled on top Smoked paprika – add with the spices for a smoky flavor Hot sauce – mix in your favorite spicy sauce to add a nice kick of heat Beef base – stir in a smidge of beef concentrate with the sour cream and mayo
How to Make French Onion Dip from Scratch
Pro Tip: Make sure to cook the onions low and slow for about 15 to 20 minutes. You may even want to reduce the heat to keep them cooking at a delicate temperature. It’s important that the onions don’t burn around the edges so they have a very sweet caramelized flavor. But of course, if you just have to try a spoonful (or two) right after making the dip, I totally understand!
Serving Suggestions
Serve cool and creamy French onion dip with crunchy potato chips, crackers, or thick pretzels. And fresh veggies like cut carrots, cucumber slices, slices of bell peppers, and celery sticks are always great to pair with cold dips! The thick, rich dip is also delicious to use as a spread on sandwiches and wraps. Try it on BLTs, steak sandwiches, chicken wraps, or even as a jazzy burger topping.
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