Description
This Homemade French Onion Dip is a classic party favorite with rich, caramelized onions blended into a creamy base of sour cream and mayonnaise. Perfect for dipping chips, veggies, or toasted bread slices.
Ingredients
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Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dip Base:
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, cook onions with butter, salt, pepper, and sugar until golden brown. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Let cool.
- Prepare Dip Base: Whisk sour cream and mayonnaise in a bowl. Fold in caramelized onions. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Serve: Stir dip before serving. Garnish with chives if desired.
Notes
- This dip can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Pairs well with chips, veggies, or toasted baguette slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg