Elevate your snack game with this dreamy homemade French onion dip!
This creamy, savory delight is the perfect companion for your favorite chips or fresh veggies.
The magic happens as onions slowly caramelize, infusing the dip with a rich, sweet depth that’s out of this world.
Once you’ve experienced the homemade version, you’ll find it hard to go back to store-bought.
Why You’ll Love This French Onion Dip
Rich, Savory Flavor: This dip delivers a wallop of flavors. I’m talking perfectly caramelized onions, tangy cream cheese, and umami Worcestershire sauce!
Perfect Party Pleaser: Its classic taste appeals to a wide range of palates, making it an ideal choice for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers.
Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare this dip in advance and let it chill overnight. This lets the flavors meld and saves you time on the big day.
Customization Potential: Easily adjust the recipe to suit your taste preferences by tweaking the amount of Worcestershire sauce or experimenting with additional herbs and spices for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
- Onions: Caramelized to perfection for a deep, rich flavor. Use large yellow or white onions.
- Olive Oil & Butter: The key to achieving beautifully caramelized onions with a silky texture.
- Cream Cheese: To make the base nice and thick.
- Sour Cream & Mayonnaise: The tangy, creamy base that brings this dip together.
- Salt, Garlic Powder & Black Pepper: The perfect trio of seasonings to enhance the dip’s overall taste.
- Worcestershire Sauce: A secret ingredient that adds depth and a savory umami flavor.
How to Make French Onion Dip
This dip is surprisingly simple to make but tastes like it came straight from a gourmet kitchen.
Yes, the onions take a little time to caramelize, but all you need to do is stir them occasionally. Easy peasy!
Check out these simple steps:
1. CARAMELIZE: Cook the onions and salt in olive oil and butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and caramelize for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. COOL: Transfer the onions to a dish and leave to cool.
3. BLEND: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
4. MIX: Fold in the caramelized onions. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
5. SERVE: Stir, garnish with chives, and serve with chips, crackers, or vegetables. Enjoy!
Tips For the Best French Onion Dip
The secret to this dip is in the caramelized onions. Take your time and let them cook low and slow until they’re golden, sweet, and packed with flavor.
If you rush it, they’ll either burn, or you simply won’t get the same depth.
Here are a few more tips:
- Low and slow. Cook the onions for at least 30 minutes to ensure they caramelize properly and develop a deep, rich flavor.
- Cool the onions. Transfer them to a wide, shallow dish and spread them out so they cool faster. If you add them right out of the pan, the sour cream might curdle.
- Thorough mixing. Ensure all ingredients are well combined for a smooth and creamy dip.
- Chill overnight. Refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Adjust the seasoning. Taste the dip before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce to suit your preferences.
- Variations. Try adding crumbled bacon, chopped fresh herbs (like chives or parsley), or a dash of hot sauce for a twist on the classic recipe.
- Serving suggestions. Serve the dip chilled with chips, crackers, pretzels, or an assortment of fresh vegetables, such as carrot sticks, celery, and bell pepper slices.
How to Store
This dip might need a little more prep work than those from a packet, but the flavors are more than worth it.
While you can’t freeze it, you can make it ahead if needed.
To Store: Wrap the dish tightly in plastic or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 4-5 days and stir well before serving.
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French Onion Dip
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kcalThis homemade French onion dip is rich, creamy, and full of flavor thanks to caramelized onions and a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and spices.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 large yellow onions, finely diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2-3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a large skillet, warm the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, transfer the onions to a shallow dish, and leave to cool.
- Make the dip base: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and beat again until lump-free. Mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Finish the dip: After the caramelized onions cool, fold them into the dip mixture. Stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the dip. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- When ready to serve, stir the dip and transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped chives and serve with chips, crackers, or vegetable crudités. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar towards the end of cooking the onions for a sweet and tangy kick.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to make it light but creamy.
- Make it a day in advance—the flavors get better overnight.
