Description
Learn how to make a delicious Homemade French Onion Dip from scratch, featuring caramelized onions blended with creamy sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream cheese. This flavorful dip is perfect for parties or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dip Base:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Add onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook slowly for 35–40 minutes until golden brown. Add garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
- Prepare Dip Base: In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in cooled caramelized onions and thyme if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour. Garnish with chives before serving with chips or vegetables.
Notes
- Make ahead for parties—dip tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Stovetop, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
