Description
Creamy French Onion Dip brings classic comfort to your snack table with caramelized onions and rich cream cheese. Guests will devour this simple yet irresistible appetizer that pairs perfectly with crisp chips or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Components:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in olive oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until deep golden brown and soft, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Allow caramelized onions to cool completely to room temperature, which helps prevent moisture in the final dip.
- Blend sour cream and mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and well integrated.
- Incorporate garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the cream mixture, whisking until evenly distributed.
- Fold the cooled caramelized onions gently into the creamy base, ensuring even integration of ingredients.
- Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives throughout the dip for an additional layer of herbal complexity.
- Transfer the dip to a sealed container and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour, allowing flavors to develop and intensify.
- Before serving, give the dip a quick stir and present alongside crisp vegetable sticks, sturdy potato chips, or rustic crackers.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly and patiently to develop deep, rich flavor without burning them.
- Select sweet onions like Vidalia for a milder, more balanced taste that enhances the creamy dip.
- Reduce mayonnaise and use Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Prepare dip a day ahead to intensify the onion and seasoning flavors, allowing ingredients to blend perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg