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French onion dip recipe.
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French Onion Dip (Better Than Store Bought)

Homemade French onion dip is creamy, flavorful and fresh. Just a handful of ingredients are mixed together for a crowd-pleasing dip! Watch the video below to see how I make it.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Caramelized Onion Dip, French Onion Dip, French Onion Dip Recipe, Homemade French Onion Dip
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: a splash of worcestershire sauce for richer flavor.
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Instructions

  • Caramelize the onions. Heat the butter or oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat and add the onions. Stir the onions for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to low.
    Step one of French onion dip: caramelize onions.
  • Continue caramelizing. Continue stirring the onions every 2 to 3 minutes, allowing them to caramelize on the bottom before stirring again. If they start to stick or brown, add a few tablespoons of water to rehydrate them and deglaze the pan.
    Step two of French onion dip: keep caramelizing onions.
  • Finish caramelizing. Continue cooking the onions for approximately 45 minutes or until they're cooked to your liking. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute. For more help with the onions, you can watch exactly how to make caramelized onions step-by-step on my separate recipe post.
    Step three of French onion dip: add garlic.
  • Chill and chop. Once the onions have caramelized, transfer them to a small bowl and place them in the fridge to cool. Once cooled, roughly chop them for smaller, bite-sized pieces. Note: don't add warm caramelized onions to the dip or you'll risk it melting.
    Step four of French onion dip: cool and chop the onions.
  • Stir together. Add the caramelized onions to a mixing bowl with the sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir everything together until creamy and garnish with additional herbs.
    Step five of French onion dip: mix together.

Video

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of dip. The perfect amount for a party! 
  • Storage tips: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. You can also make ahead for parties. The flavors get even better after sitting for a few hours. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.2mg