French Onion Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
French Onion Dip
Description
The recipe starts by slowly caramelizing small chopped onions with butter, salt, and sugar over medium-low heat, developing a deep golden-brown color and sweet, rich flavor. After cooling, these onions are mixed with softened cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and spices including onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. The mixture forms a smooth, creamy dip with a balanced blend of sweet onion and tangy, savory creaminess.
French Onion Dip is commonly chilled before serving to meld flavors and improve texture. It pairs well with various crunchy snacks such as potato chips or toasted bread slices, or used as a vegetable dip for a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 ½ cup onion about 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, small
- ¼ teaspoon salt for onions
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt for seasoning
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Instructions
- In a medium-sized skillet, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
- Add 1 ½ cup coarsely chopped small onion, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar.
- Cook the onions for 25-30 minutes until they are a deep golden brown color.
- Allow the caramelized onions to cool.
- Add the onions, 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 pinch ground pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to enjoy! Serve with potato chips, crostini, or veggies!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 693IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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