The Ultimate Homemade Caramelized French Onion Dip
Make the best party dip with this easy recipe for homemade caramelized French onion dip. It is creamy, savory, and perfect for serving with chips or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake/Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the onions slowly, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes until they are deeply caramelized and sweet. Reduce heat as needed to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, softened cream cheese, chopped chives, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
- Fold the cooled caramelized onions into the sour cream mixture until fully combined.
- Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. This step is key for the best flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Serve this quick savory dip cold with your favorite chips and crackers.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you are short on time, you can use a packet of dry onion soup mix instead of caramelizing fresh onions, but the flavor will be less complex.
- This dip tastes even better when made a day ahead, making it a great make ahead dip for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 240
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45