Homemade French Onion Dip
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Homemade French Onion Dip
Description
This dip starts with slowly caramelizing diced yellow onions in butter and salt to develop a deep sweetness and soft texture. Incorporating sour cream and mayonnaise creates a smooth, creamy base, while garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and black pepper balance the savory notes.
Adding fresh minced chives imparts mild oniony brightness, and crumbled cooked bacon introduces a smoky crunch contrast. Cooling the mixture allows flavors to meld, enhancing the overall taste and texture.
Serve chilled with chips, crackers, or vegetables for dipping. Its blend of sweet caramelized onions and creamy tanginess complements salty snacks well, and the bacon garnish adds visual appeal and savory depth.
Portion estimates suggest this dip serves roughly six people, though quantity can be adjusted. Preparation ahead is possible as chilling intensifies flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 - 3 medium onion diced, yellow
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar optional but recommended
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp chives fresh, minced
- 3 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
Garnishes
- Bacon cooked and crumbled
- chives additional, fresh, minced
Instructions
Caramelize onions
- To a large skillet, add butter and heat over MED LOW heat.
- Once butter is melted, add diced onions and 1/4 tsp of the salt then cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until soft and golden brown (caramelized).
- Set aside to cool.
Combine
- To a mixing bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, remaining salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
- Add chives, bacon, and caramelized onions and stir well to combine.
Chill
- Cover the mixing bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
Serve
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional bacon pieces and chives if desired, with chips or whichever dippers you prefer.
Notes
- This recipe serves approximately six, but amounts can be adjusted to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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