Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe

Dips are always a favorite at parties! Make this dip alongside my other favorites for a dip array of awesomeness. Try Insanely Delicious Hot Crab Dip, Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip, and 5 Minute Million Dollar Dip.

French Onion Dip Recipe

There is just something about classic French onion dip! Everyone loves it and you can’t stop eating it. Wait until you taste this homemade French onion dip recipe. It’s made with caramelized onions, giving this dip its distinct and irresistible flavor. Add in savory spices, sour cream, and cream cheese, and it’s ready to serve at your next party. Everyone will devour it! One of the best things about this dip is that it’s homemade. You can feel good about serving this dip to your friends and family. Just like my Homemade Cheese Sauce or fresh Guacamole, homemade is always best!

French Onion Dip Ingredients

This creamy savory dip is made with ingredients you probably have on hand. If not, a quick trip to the grocery store will get you what you need. A classic dip made with classic ingredients that will knock your socks off!

Butter: Butter to cook the onion in and it adds great flavor Onion: I used a small onion. Salt: Salt helps the onions release their juices to help them cook. Sugar: This will help caramelize the onions and help give them that golden color. Cream Cheese: Softened full-fat or low-fat cream cheese. Sour Cream: Use a good quality sour cream, low fat or regular. Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a delicious savory flavor to the dip. Onion and Garlic Powder: The perfect seasonings that make it taste incredible. Salt and Pepper: Season to taste.

How to Make French Onion Dip

Yes, it might take a little longer to make this because you’ll need to caramelize your onions, but it’ll be SO worth it! Allow the onions to cool before mixing it all together and then watch it disappear.

Sauté vs Caramelize: Sautéing onions is done at a higher heat and is meant to just tenderize them and brown the outside. Caramelizing is cooking the onions at a lower heat. By slowly coaxing the flavor out of the onions, it allows the natural sugars to caramelize creating a deep rich flavor. Do I Have to Stir the Onions? The great thing about caramelizing is that you don’t have to babysit the pan too much. Check on the pan and stir every 2-3 minutes. Why is the Pan Sticky? As the onions cook, you’ll notice a dark coating forming on the bottom of the pan. That is part of the caramelization process. Simply scrape the coating back into the onions as they continue to cook. If it starts to build up, use a little bit of water to help deglaze the pan and watch it carefully for burning. If you feel like they are cooking too fast then you can always turn down the heat. How Do I Know When They Are Done? Your onions should be a deep brown color. They will be very soft but not mushy. Taste the onions when you think they’re ready. If you love the flavor, then they’re done! Leftover Caramelized Onions: They will keep in the fridge for about a week, and freeze well too. Use any leftover onions in this Easy French Onion Soup or this amazing Skillet French Onion Chicken.

In the Refrigerator: Once you have made your French onion dip then, store it in an airtight container and put it in your fridge. It will last up to 1 week! Make Ahead: This is the perfect dip recipe to make ahead of time! In fact, allowing it to sit overnight in the refrigerator helps the flavors meld together even more.