Description
This homemade French Onion Dip recipe is a creamy, flavorful dip made from scratch with caramelized onions, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Perfect for chips, veggies, or as a party appetizer, it combines rich, savory notes with a hint of garlic and white pepper for a classic dip everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients required for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until they become caramelized and golden brown, which takes about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the onions to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Prepare Dip Base: In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, ground white pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the cooled caramelized onions into the sour cream mixture until evenly incorporated. The dip is now ready to serve. Chill if desired for enhanced flavor before enjoying with chips or vegetables.
Notes
- Caramelizing the onions slowly over medium heat is key to developing the deep, sweet flavor essential for this dip.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper to taste.
- This dip can be made a few hours ahead or the day before and refrigerated to boost flavors.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with your favorite chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat sour cream and mayonnaise.
