Description
This French Onion Dip recipe features deeply caramelized onions blended with creamy sour cream and mayonnaise, enhanced by garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack, it's ideal for serving with chips or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramelized Onions
- 4 cups finely chopped yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Dip Base
- 2 cups sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chives
Instructions
- Melt the Butter – Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Melt the butter then add olive oil, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Caramelize the Onions – Immediately add in the onions and stir to coat. Sauté while frequently stirring until they begin to soften and lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking while frequently stirring until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Deglaze the Pan – Add 2 tablespoons of water, stir and scrape to deglaze the pan, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the remaining water and deglaze again. Cook until the mixture is brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté the Garlic – Add the minced garlic and frequently stir until fragrant and the onions turn deep brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Let it Cool – Transfer the caramelized onions to a medium bowl, then refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes.
- Mix the Dip – To the cooled onions, add sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir together until smooth. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve – Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped chives. Serve with chips or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a Worcestershire sauce substitute, use 1 teaspoon soy sauce and ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar.
- Use sweet onions if yellow onions are too sharp for a milder flavor.
- Chilled dip develops deeper flavor; prepare a few hours ahead if possible.
- Serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or crackers for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
