Homemade French Onion Dip
The flavor of this Homemade French Onion Dip is over the top. The sweet, caramelized onions are combined with sour cream and a touch of mayonnaise as well as a secret ingredient to give this classic an updated flavor. Toss in a few seasonings and the only thing left to do is grab a bag of chips and invite some friends over for a fun filled movie night.
Easy Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe
Back in the day, you’d be hard pressed to attend any sort of event without a big batch of French onion dip on the table with lots of chips for dipping. We’ve all had it, the classic French onion dip recipe that usually begins with dry onion soup that’s mixed into sour cream then chilled until the flavors develop and combine. This vintage dip was made popular in a time when recipes from friends were handwritten on recipe cards and shared with one another. How to make french onions from scratch for homemade French Onion Dip: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)
- French Onions – In a heavy bottomed saucepan, cook together the chopped onions, butter, vinegar, garlic salt, and sugar. Cook over medium high until the butter melts, then lower the heat to low. Cook uncovered for 30-45 minutes stirring occasionally until browned and caramelized.
- Whip Filling Ingredients – Whip together the sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper.
- Combine – Mix in the caramelized onions by hand until fully combined
- Chill – Place into an airtight container and chill overnight.
- Garnish with chopped green onion or fresh chives, if desired.
How to Make the Best French Onion Dip Recipe
When breaking down the ingredients to make this homemade version, I wanted to find a way to enjoy this classic vintage dip and also update it a bit bringing it forward without using dry soup mix.
- Ingredients you’ll need to make easy French Onion Dip Recipe: Sweet onions i.e. Vidalia or similar, sugar, salt, butter, apple cider vinegar, sour cream, mayonnaise, chive and onion cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt and black or white pepper.
- Kitchen gadgets you’ll need: A deep pot or large skillet, a sharp knife and chopping board, measuring cups and spoons, a large spoon for stirring plus a mixing bowl to mix everything together. You’ll need a hand mixer to whip together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese and seasonings, then fold the caramelized onions in by hand.
- The caramelized onions are the beginning of all things wonderful in this easy dip recipe and they’re cooked on the stovetop until golden, sweet and intensified in flavor. While it does take some time to do so, it’s well worth the small amount of effort it takes.
- Once you’ve combined all of the ingredients, add the caramelized onions then cover and chill the onion dip overnight until go-time. It doesn’t get any easier than that.
- Serve this dip with potato chips, fresh veggies, crostini or crackers for dipping.
- Store homemade French Onion Dip chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
More Southern Style Dip Recipes to Make
Dips are consummate party food regardless of the gathering. You’ll find them at black tie events to casual backyard cookouts and game day parties with family and friends. More easy dip recipes you may like to make:
- Kicking Shrimp Dip comes together in minutes for an impressive start to any meal.
- Million Dollar Dip is filled with bacon, toasted almonds and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Dill Pickle Dip is a fabulous dip for crackers, garlic bread, french fries or fresh vegetables.
- Baked Three Cheesesteak Dip is a riff on classic cheesesteaks with plenty of gooey cheese to go around.
- Baked Mexican Fiesta Dip is ready for dipping with vegetables or tortilla chips.
- Light and fresh Cucumber Dill Dip.
- Ooey gooey Reuben Dip for St Patrick’s Day.
- You might also like to try this Dill Pickle Egg Salad Dip from 365 Days of Baking and more.
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Homemade French Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 3 cup chopped sweet onion
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp apple cider or balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/2 tsp garlic salt divided
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp white or black pepper
- 1 Tbsp green onion or fresh chives for garnishing optional
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan, cook together the chopped onions, butter, vinegar, 1 tsp garlic salt, and sugar. Cook over medium-high until the butter melts, then lower the heat to low. Cook uncovered for 30-45 minutes stirring occasionally until browned and caramelized.
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to whip together the sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt and pepper.
- Mix in the caramelized onions by hand until fully combined
- Place into an airtight container and chill overnight.
- Garnish with chopped green onion or fresh chives then serve with potato chips, crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
This is the most amazing dip! My family and friends always ask for it.
Oh wonderful, thanks so much!
Can I use yellow or white onions? My only grocery store rarely has sweet onions.
You can use yellow onions, the flavor will be stronger.
How far in advance of a party could I make this dip?
You can make this a day or two in advance.