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Homemade French Onion Dip

A bowl of French onion dip surrounded by crinkle-cut potato chips.
French onion dip served with crinkle-cut potato chips.

Creamy French onion dip made with slowly caramelized onions, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Serve it with plain crinkle-cut potato chips.

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  • Total: 35 minutes

Recipe

Homemade French Onion Dip

Creamy French onion dip made with slowly caramelized onions, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Serve it with plain crinkle-cut potato chips.

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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
35 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 2: Add the onions, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are sweet and golden. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onions cool.

    Four photos show diced onions cooking and caramelizing in a pan, followed by mixing the dip in a bowl.
  3. Step 3: Put the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a bowl. Mix until smooth. If needed, use the microwave in 10-second bursts to soften the mixture.

  4. Step 4: Add the caramelized onions and mix until just combined. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors develop; overnight is even better.

  5. Step 5: Serve at room temperature, garnished with chopped chives if desired. Serve with plain crinkle-cut potato chips.

Notes

The dip can be kept for 4 to 5 days. Its flavors are even better the next day.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
162 kcal
Fat
15 g
Saturated fat
8.1 g
Carbohydrates
6.3 g
Sugar
2.1 g
Fiber
0.8 g
Protein
2.1 g
Sodium
134 mg
Cholesterol
35 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Slowly caramelized onions give this creamy dip its savory flavor and natural sweetness. Chill it for at least 2 hours so the flavors can meld.

Ingredients for French onion dip arranged on a counter, with labels identifying several ingredients.
Ingredients for homemade French onion dip.

Serve at room temperature with plain crinkle-cut potato chips.

A crinkle-cut potato chip dipped into creamy French onion dip in a dark bowl.
A potato chip dipped into French onion dip.
A bowl of creamy French onion dip with chopped green garnish, surrounded by crinkle-cut potato chips.
French onion dip with chips and chopped green garnish.

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