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French Onion Dip
Learn how to make French Onion Dip from scratch with caramelized onions, cream cheese, sour cream and/or mayo, and simple seasonings!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 large yellow onions about 2.5 cups finely diced
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz. cream cheese cut into cubes
Instructions
- Take out the cream cheese and let it soften while you caramelized the onions.
- Add butter, olive oil, and onions to a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Toss to combine and heat for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add soy sauce, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, and thyme. Reduce heat to low.
- Cover partially and cook for 20-25 minutes, until caramelized. Stir every few minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine the cream cheese with sour cream (and/or mayo). Add caramelized onions. If possible, refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving.
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Notes
- Baked Version (with Cheese):
- This recipe makes 1 ¾ cups.
- A combination of mayo and sour cream can be used.
- Once the onions are caramelized, remove from heat and add cream cheese and sour cream.
- Add 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese along with 1 cup of shredded gruyere or mozzarella cheese.
- Top with an additional 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake in a cast iron skillet or oven-safe dish 375° for 15 minutes, uncovered.
- You may choose to broil it at 450° for up to 5 minutes at the end for a brown top.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
427mg
(18%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
459IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.