French Onion Dip (Better Than Store-Bought)
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This homemade French onion dip is rich, creamy, and full of real caramelized onion flavor. A party-perfect dip that beats anything from the store!
Ingredients
Instructions
Caramelize the Onions Heat butter or oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and stir for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
Slow Cook Stir onions every 2–3 minutes, allowing them to caramelize before stirring again. If they stick or brown too quickly, add a few tablespoons of water to deglaze the pan. <
id=”instruction-step-3″>3. Finish Onions Cook for about 45 minutes, until deep golden and sweet. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
id=”instruction-step-4″>4. Cool & Chop Transfer onions to a bowl and refrigerate until completely cool. Roughly chop into small, bite-sized pieces. Tip: Never add warm onions to the dip—they’ll melt it.
instruction-step-5″>5. Mix the Dip In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, caramelized onions, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
instruction-step-6″>6. Serve Garnish with extra herbs if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature with chips, crackers, or veggies.
