French Onion Dip is a creamy mayo and sour cream based dip loaded with caramelized onions and seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper.
French Onion Dip is great for serving with chips or raw vegetables.
This onion dip is perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
This dip recipe takes about thirty minutes to prepare and then needs to be chilled for one hour.
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To make this dip, I started by dumping some butter into a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Once the butter was melted, I added some diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet.
I left the onions to cook, stirring occasionally, until they were nicely goldened.
Then I set them aside to cool.
I dumped some sour cream, cream cheese and mayo into a mixing bowl.
I creamed them together until smooth.
Once the onions had cooled, I added them to the bowl.
I folded the onions into the sour cream mixture.
I added some onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley to the bowl.
I stirred well.
I placed the bowl in the refrigerator for an hour to chill.
After an hour, I transferred the dip to a serving bowl.
Then I sprinkled some chopped green onions on top.
I served my onion dip with potato chips.
This rich and creamy caramelized onion dip is sure to be a hit at your next party.
If you are looking for an easy cold dip recipe, then you need to try this French Onion Dip!
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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This French Onion Dip:
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Large Sweet Onion, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped
- Green Onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
How to Make French Onion Dip:
- Melt the butter on a large pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and saute until they start to golden, about 20-25 minutes. Set aside.
- Cream together the sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise.
- Once the onions and garlic have cooled, fold them in with the sour cream mixture.
- Stir in the spices and parsley.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Top with the chopped green onions before enjoying with chips or raw vegetables.
- Enjoy!
FAQS:
What does French onion dip taste like?
- It tastes just like the store bought French Onion Dip, but way better! It’s rich, creamy, slightly tangy and slightly sweet. You won’t lose a chip from dipping it in. It’s just about perfect, as far as dips go!
How do I store this dip?
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. Does not need reheating, you can eat the dip cold.
Do I have to brown the onion or can I throw it into the mixture raw?
- It is best to cook the onion, as it helps bring out more flavor to add to the dip.
Should I use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this recipe?
- There is no need for a hand or stand mixer for this recipe, simply cream together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream cheese, then stir in the rest. This will help you avoid having more dishes to wash. However, if you prefer using a hand or stand mixer, feel free to do so, but stir by hand when adding in the onion!
Is it worth making this recipe from scratch, or should I just buy it at the store?
- Making it from scratch and eating it fresh is much better, with a much better flavor and richness than the store bought dip. So yes, it is completely worth it to spend the little bit of time it takes to make this recipe from scratch!
French Onion Dip
French Onion Dip is a creamy mayo and sour cream based dip loaded with caramelized onions and seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Large Sweet Onion, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped
- Green Onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter on a large pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and saute until they start to golden, about 20-25 minutes. Set aside.
- Cream together the sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise.
- Once the onions and garlic have cooled, fold them in with the sour cream mixture.
- Stir in the spices and parsley.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Top with the chopped green onions before enjoying with chips or raw vegetables.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 2g
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