Description
This Homemade French Onion Dip recipe is a creamy, flavorful appetizer made from scratch using caramelized onions, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Perfect for serving with chips, veggies, or crackers, it combines the rich sweetness of slow-cooked onions with a tangy, garlicky dip base for an irresistible snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For Caramelized Onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Dip Base
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients to ensure you have everything on hand before starting the recipe.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Prepare Dip Base: In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, ground white pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir well to blend the flavors evenly.
- Mix Together: Fold the cooled caramelized onions into the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture until fully incorporated. Chill before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- Slowly caramelizing the onions is key to developing the dip’s deep flavor; do not rush this step.
- Allow the onions to cool completely before mixing to prevent the dip base from thinning out.
- Chilling the dip for an hour or more enhances the flavors and texture.
- For a tangier dip, substitute some sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Serve with potato chips, fresh vegetables, or crackers for a delicious snack.
