Description
This Homemade French Onion Dip is a creamy, flavorful dip made from scratch using caramelized onions, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Perfect for pairing with chips, veggies, or crackers, this easy-to-make recipe takes about 25 minutes and yields a rich, savory dip with a classic French onion flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Dip
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients needed for the recipe to streamline the cooking process and ensure nothing is missed.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 ½ cups of chopped onion and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized, golden brown, and soft, which should take about 20 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and let the onions cool for 5 to 10 minutes to avoid curdling the dairy later on.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the cooled caramelized onions into the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture. Mix well to evenly distribute the onions. Chill if desired before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve with chips, fresh vegetables, or crackers.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly over medium heat develops a sweet and rich flavor essential for the dip.
- Cooling the onions before mixing prevents the dip from separating.
- Adjust salt to taste depending on your preference and saltiness of mayonnaise used.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days to deepen the flavors.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat sour cream and mayonnaise.
