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French Onion Dip Recipe

French Onion Dip Recipe The best homemade French onion dip made with caramelized onions, sour cream, mayo, and cream cheese. The perfect French onion dip recipe! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 cups onion (chopped, I prefer a sweet onion)
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature or placed in the microwave at 50% power for 10-15 seconds)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (preferably full-fat)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.  Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes. Watch carefully as you may need to turn the heat to the low setting. Stir often. The onions will begin to turn a golden brown color and become soft. Add onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper and stir together. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Fold in caramelized onions. Check for seasoning. The onion dip will become more flavorful as it chills in the refrigerator. 
  3. Serve with crinkle potato chips, French bread, veggies, or crostini. 

Notes

  • *Recipe adapted from Ina Garten