French Onion Dip

A creamy caramelized onion dip for serving with chips or cut veggies this homemade French Onion Dip recipe is the perfect party dip appetizer!

Course Appetizer, Dip, Snack

Cuisine American, Appetizer, snack

Keyword Caramelized Onion Dip, French Onion Dip, Onion Dip

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 138kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
3 large garlic cloves finely minced
a pinch of salt
1/4 cup white wine optional
8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 1/2 cups sour cream room temperature
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt optional - don’t add if serving with salty chips
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
2 tablespoons chopped chives plus more for garnish

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Instructions

Slice the onions to about 1/8 of an inch thick.
Heat a large skillet over medium low heat and when it's hot, add the olive oil and butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the onions, tossing them in the oil and butter until coated. Cook them slowly (you may need to turn your heat to low, depending on your element - every stove is different), stirring every few minutes until the onions soften and begin to turn golden brown.
When the onions are very soft and light brown, add the garlic, salt and pepper. Add the wine and deglaze the pan by scraping up any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. When the onions are done, transfer them to a plate and set them aside.
To a large bowl, add the cream cheese sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, Sriracha and chives.
Stir the dip mixture together very well, by hand or using a hand mixer if desired.
Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the caramelized onions (for topping) and mix the rest of the onions into the dip mixture very well until combined.
For serving, add the dip to a bowl and place the caramelized onions on top with some additional chopped chives, if desired. To serve later, refrigerate the dip (covered) until ready to serve.

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Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions

It's possible to make this dip up to 2 days ahead of time (serve it 24 hours after making, for best results). Store it in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.

Storage Instructions

Store any leftovers of this dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer Instructions

We don't recommend freezing this dip as freezing and thawing will cause it to separate and lose its creamy texture. It's best enjoyed fresh.

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