Creamy French Onion Dip Recipe
Creamy French Onion Dip is a rich, homemade twist on a classic favorite, featuring sweet, golden caramelized onions blended into a luscious sour cream and cream cheese base. Perfect for pairing with chips or veggies, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and packed with bold, savory flavor!
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Calories: 210kcal
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 1/2 cups diced onions 2 to 3 onions
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 oz 120 g cream cheese cold, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup whole egg mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook onions for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet and golden. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo until smooth. (Microwave for 10-second bursts if needed.)
- Stir in caramelized onions until just combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to develop flavors.
- Serve at room temperature, garnished with chives if desired, alongside crinkle-cut potato chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.3mg