Description
This Homemade French Onion Dip from Scratch is a creamy, flavorful dip featuring caramelized onions cooked slowly to bring out their natural sweetness. Perfect for serving with chips, veggies, or crackers, this easy 25-minute dip combines sour cream, mayonnaise, and a blend of seasonings for a classic snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped onion
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
Dip Base
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Assemble all the ingredients to ensure you have everything ready before starting the cooking process.
- Caramelize onions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions along with ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, softening to a sweet and rich consistency. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Prepare dip base: In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, ground white pepper, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Combine cooled onions and dip base: Fold the cooled caramelized onions into the dip mixture evenly, ensuring every bite is flavorful. Chill if desired before serving for best taste.
Notes
- Caramelizing the onions low and slow is key to developing the dip’s signature sweet and rich flavor; don’t rush this step.
- Use kosher salt for seasoning as it dissolves well and enhances flavor without overpowering.
- For a tangier dip, substitute some or all of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- This dip keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days; stir before serving.
- Serve with potato chips, vegetable sticks, or crusty bread for a classic pairing.
