Homemade French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onions
Make a rich, creamy French Onion Dip from scratch using deeply caramelized onions for superior flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook (after onion preparation)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream, full fat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the onions slowly, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes until they are deep brown and very soft. This slow cooking creates the caramelization.
- Remove the onions from the heat and let them cool completely to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooled caramelized onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
- Stir until all ingredients are fully mixed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, stir the dip again and garnish with fresh chopped chives. Serve cold with chips or vegetables.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, use only 1/2 cup of sour cream and substitute the remaining 1/2 cup with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a tangier dip, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice with the wet ingredients.
- This dip tastes best after chilling for 12 to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 45