French Onion Dip Recipe

Ruffled potato chips on a plate with homemade French onion dip.

5 from 1 vote

French onion dip is an easy appetizer with rich flavor from caramelized onions and fresh simple ingredients. This party appetizer tastes even better if you make it a day or so ahead! This an easy dip recipe for parties, and holidays, and a classic to serve on exciting big game days with a big bag of potato chips. Whip up this homemade onion dip, and take a look at all the creative ways to use up the leftovers of this creamy dip if there are any!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizers, Dips, & Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramelised onion dip, caramelized onion dip, French onion dip recipe, homemade onion dip, onion dip recipe

Servings:

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Ingredients

1 bag ruffled potato chips

Onion Dip

4 tablespoons butter
3 cups large diced onions 2 onions: yellow, brown, or sweet vidalia
½ teaspoon salt
½ cracked pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups sour cream 16 oz container
optional garnish: fresh chives/green onions

Instructions

Chop the onions into large dice, about ½" pieces. Smaller pieces of onion are easier to scoop in the dip!
Melt butter, in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
Reduce heat to low and cook for 25-40 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. The onions will shrink alot as they cook. Stir every 5-10 minutes, and once caramelized remove from stove and allow to cool. The secret to perfectly caramelized onions for this dip is to cook them on a low heat for a long time. They need time to brown, and high heat will burn them.
In a large bowl, mix the caramelized onion mixture, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 cups sour cream. Mix well in a bowl, cover in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge. Can be made a couple of days ahead.
Serve with potato chips, fresh vegetables, or crackers. Garnish with fresh chives or green onions.
Store leftovers in an airtight container, use within a week.

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Notes

make ahead tip

You can make this dip a couple of days ahead, keep it chilled in the fridge, it will taste even better! Give a stir right before serving.

leftover dip

Melt into mashed potatoes.
Put into hamburger stroganoff with lots of mushrooms.
Top on a baked potato.
Mix into a potato gratin.
Stir in a little grated horseradish and serve with roast beef, pork, or pot roast.
Spread a thin coating on boneless chicken breasts, dip in panko bread crumbs, and bake.
Use in pasta, rice, or vegetable casseroles.

caramelized onion tips

The best onions to use are yellow, brown, or sweet Vidalia.
Don't overcrowd the onions in the pan or they will steam and not caramelize.
Chop your onions into smaller pieces so they are easy to scoop.
You can slice onions into long strips to use caramelized onions on burgers, steaks, and grilled sausages.
Stir every 5-10 minutes to get them more evenly deep golden brown.
Keep the heat low, don't turn up the heat you will end up with uneven burnt and raw onions.
Some people even deglaze the pan with a few tablespoons of water, wine, or chicken stock for even richer results.

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