Description
This creamy French Onion Dip is a rich and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or casual snacking. Made by caramelizing sweet onions to bring out their natural sweetness and combining them with a creamy blend of sour cream and mayonnaise, this dip offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. Enhanced with garlic and onion powders and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, it’s an irresistible classic that pairs beautifully with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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Caramelized Onions
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
Dip Base
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions, salt, black pepper, and sugar if using. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until they are deeply golden and caramelized. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the onions to cool completely.
- Prepare dip base: In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine onions and dip base: Fold the cooled caramelized onions into the sour cream mixture gently but thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavor throughout the dip.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and deepens the overall taste of the dip.
- Serve and garnish: Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped chives if desired. Serve chilled with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
- Caramelizing the onions slowly develops their sweetness and is key to a flavorful dip.
- Refrigerating the dip for at least an hour improves the taste and texture.
- Optional sugar helps balance the natural acidity and enhance sweetness.
- Fresh chives add a nice color contrast and a mild onion flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
