French Onion Dip

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings (about ⅓ cup per serving)

  • Calories

    217 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

French Onion Dip

My 100% from-scratch French onion dip is made with real caramelized onions for amazing flavor. It tastes best when made in advance--perfect for parties or game day! Recipe includes a how-to video!

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Ingredients

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For the caramelized onions

  • 2 Tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
  • 1 ½ lbs yellow onions diced very small (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • water or broth any kind, as needed (see note)

For the dip

  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • chopped chives for topping, optional
  • Potato chips for dipping
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Instructions

Caramelize the onions.

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add onions, sugar, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally (every few minutes) until onions have begun to reduce in volume.
  2. Once onions are softened and turning translucent continue to cook, stirring occasionally/as needed (keep from burning) until onions are caramelized and deep golden brown in color. If the onions begin to stick, add a splash of water or broth to deglaze the pan.
  3. Once caramelized, remove onions from pan and allow to cool completely before proceeding with the recipe (you may cover them and refrigerate to speed up the cooling process).

Make the dip

  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayo, onion powder, and salt until well-combined. Add (cooled) onions and stir well.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Flavor develops as dip sits.
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Notes

  • Weigh onions before cutting. Dice your onions nice and tiny (about ⅛-¼”), this will help them caramelize faster and will give you the perfect tiny size for incorporating into your dip. Yellow onions are my preference but sweet or white onions also work well here. Once cooked down, you should have about 1 cup/190g after caramelizing.
  • This is just for deglazing the pan in the event that the onions begin to stick (likely). You won’t need much and water works just fine, but for added flavor you could use any kind of broth or even a dry white wine.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving. I do not recommend freezing.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 339mg (14%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings (about ⅓ cup per serving)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 365IU 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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