This French Onion Dip recipe is the homemade version of the classic, addicting store-bought chip dips… only, it’s better. Believe me, you won’t want to serve your potato chips without it!
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Homemade French Onion Dip (Chip Dip)
Making French onion dip at home is a lot easier than you’d think. Plus, it’s cheaper to make a batch at home and it’s even more delicious than the premade store-bought versions! The ingredients list is simple and includes many items you likely already have at home.
This has become one of my go-to hors d’oeuvre recipes when we are having company over. It goes great with everything from chips to veggies. Whether it’s a game day or just a snack before a meal, homemade French onion dip is always a winner.
Why We Love This French Onion Dip Recipe
- Quick and easy to make
- Flavorful homemade version of everyone’s favorite chip dip
- Great when served with a variety of sides from chips to veggies
- Simple appetizer or snack dish to pass
Ingredients
- Yellow onion
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Sugar
- Salt & pepper
- Sour cream
- Mayo
- Dried parsley
- Onion powder
Substitutions and Additions
- SAUTEED ONIONS: This dip has a great onion flavor that is not overpowering, however if you prefer a really strong French Onion dip then you can double the amount of sauteed onions and follow the rest of the recipe as is. Just remember your cooking time may increase due to the extra onions. The same goes if you want a more mild onion flavor, just reduce your onions to a ½ cup.
- MAYO: I made this dip using standard mayo. Feel free to use your preferred mayo of choice. You could even use homemade mayo if you’d like.
- SOUR CREAM: I used full fat sour cream. You could use low-fat sour cream instead. Just remember that the flavors and texture may vary if you do choose to substitute this.
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
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How to Make French Onion Dip
This recipe will come together easily and quickly, in just about 15 minutes. It’s a great option if you need to throw something together at the last minute! Just pair it with a bag of potato chips and you’re good to go.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan.
- Add onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sugar to the pan and saute.
- Whisk together sour cream, mayo, dried parsley, and onion powder.
- Remove onions from stovetop and place on a paper towel lined plate.
- Add cooled onions to the sour cream mix. Stir well.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 2 hours up to overnight.
Storage Tips
- To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to give your dip a stir before serving it again.
- To Freeze: This dip should not be frozen as it does not thaw well. It’s best to make it fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wavy potato chips, plain chips, with a tray of raw veggies for a healthier option. This is also great with crackers, French bread, pita chips, crostinis, pretzels, or tortilla chips. You can even use it as a spread on sandwiches or a topping on baked potatoes. It’s delicious on just about anything!
You can make this ahead of time and can be stored in a covered dish, in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. If it has been sitting in the refrigerator too long then give it a stir before serving. Actually, the further in advance, the better the flavors in this dip!
I truly feel that making this French Onion dip at home is already making it a healthier option than buying the processed and premade version at the store. But, if you’re looking to keep the calories low there are a few things you can do. I would recommend using low-fat mayo and sour cream. And enjoy your dip with veggies instead of chips or crackers!
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French Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup (1 small) yellow onion thinly sliced into ½ inch pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp sugar
- 1½ cups sour cream
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, on medium-low heat, melt the butter and add the onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder and sugar. Slowly saute the onions and spices for 15 minutes or until they are very soft and golden brown. Make sure to give them a stir every couple minutes to prevent burning.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the sour cream, mayo, dried parsley and onion powder until smooth and completely combined. Set aside.
- Once your onions have cooked, remove them from the heat and place them on a paper towel lined plate to cool and absorb any excess butter before adding them to your sourcream mixture.
- Once your onions have cooled you can add them to your sourcream mixture making sure to stir them in well. Cover your french onion dip bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for a minimum of 2 hours or up to overnight.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to give your dip a stir before serving it again.
- To Freeze: This dip should not be frozen as it does not thaw well. It’s best to make it fresh.
- This French Onion Dip is great served with plain chips but can also be served with a tray of raw veggies for a healthier option.
- This dip has a great onion flavor that is not overpowering, however if you prefer a really strong French Onion dip then you can double the amount of sauteed onions and follow the rest of the recipe as is. Just remember your cooking time may increase due to the extra onions. The same goes if you want a more mild onion flavor, just reduce your onions to a ½ cup.
- I made this dip using standard mayo and full fat sour cream. Feel free to use your preferred mayo of choice and a low-fat sour cream. Just remember that the flavors and texture may vary if you do substitute these ingredients.
Thank you I always wondered if there was a homemade recipe
For this dip.