Description
This classic French Onion Dip is creamy, savory, and packed with rich caramelized onion flavor. Perfect as a quick snack or party appetizer, it comes together in under 15 minutes using simple pantry ingredients to create a perfectly balanced, tangy, and indulgent dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Onions
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or yellow), thinly sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons oil or butter (for caramelizing onions)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Thinly slice sweet onions and cook them slowly in a bit of oil or butter over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and sweetly fragrant. This slow cooking brings out the rich, deep onion flavor essential to the dip.
- Cool the Onions: Remove the caramelized onions from heat and let them cool completely. Cooling prevents the dip from becoming watery and preserves the creamy texture when combined with the dairy ingredients.
- Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste, creating a luscious and tangy base for the dip.
- Combine Onions and Base: Gently fold the cooled caramelized onions into the creamy mixture, making sure the onions are evenly distributed while maintaining a chunky, luscious texture.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Once chilled, scoop the dip into a serving bowl and enjoy with chips, veggies, or as a sandwich spread.
Notes
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia or Maui for natural sweetness and best caramelization.
- Cook onions slowly over medium-low heat to avoid burning and achieve deep flavors.
- Always add cooled onions to the dairy base to keep the dip thick and creamy.
- If the dip is too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk or cream to loosen.
- The dip tastes better after resting several hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: French Onion Dip, creamy dip, party appetizer, caramelized onions, quick dip, savory dip, gluten free dip
