Homemade French Onion Dip recipe (2024)

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This homemade French Onion Dip recipe will make you ditch the packet from the grocery store for good! It has the most intense onion flavor.

It costs about $5.31 to make three cups of this dip. This French Onion Dip recipe makes twelve servings for just $0.44 per serving.

I love making a variety of dips when I am entertaining. Some of my favorites include this Slow Cooker Rotel Cheese Dip, this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip, and this Whipped Feta Dip.

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It’s decided, the smell of onions caramelizing on the stovetop is my absolute, all-time favorite smell to be wafting through the house! To me, it smells so comforting.

Many of my favorite recipes have caramelized onions, but this onion dip recipe is all about the onions and only the onions. You will never buy store-bought again after making this dip at home. It is fresh, creamy, and savory.

This homemade onion dip is simply heavenly! So heavenly that you need to drop everything you’re doing and make it right now. Seriously, right now!

This onion dip will make you the MVP at your Super Bowl party. You may even see someone lick the bowl clean (stranger things have happened at Super Bowl parties, am I right?!).

The sad thing about this dip is that you won’t have any leftovers the next day. So my suggestion is to leave yourself a small container of it hidden in the depths of your refrigerator. Somewhere only you will be able to find it. Trust me; you’ll thank me later!

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Ingredients and Cost

Per Serving Cost: $0.44

Recipe Cost: $5.31

  • 5 Tablespoons salted butter – $0.50
  • 4 cups yellow onion – $2.48
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper – $0.03
  • ⅓ cup water – $0.00
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon balsamic vinegar – $0.14
  • 2 ½ cups sour cream – $2.16

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.

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Instructions

  1. Begin making the dip by melting butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
  2. Next, add the onions, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  3. Then, stirring occasionally, cook the onions until they are translucent. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the onions are golden.
  4. Next, add half the water to the skillet and cook. Be sure to scrape up any browned bits until the water evaporates.
  5. Then, add the remaining water and cook until the onions caramelize, and the water evaporates again. Now remove the skillet from heat and stir in the vinegar.
  6. Then, let the onions cool to room temperature in another bowl.
  7. Next, add sour cream to the onions and stir together. Season with salt and pepper before you refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Finally, top with sliced chives and serve the homemade French onion dip!

***Make sure you check out the recipe video in the recipe card!

Recipe Variations and Tips

  • When you’re in a pinch, you can use Greek yogurt, but you won’t get the same creamy tang that sour cream gives the dip.
  • Low and slow is the key to perfectly caramelized onions. Resist the temptation to increase the heat to speed things up!
  • I like serving thedip with toasted or untoasted baguette, crinkle-cut potato chips, and fresh veggies!

Storage and Serving Tips

MAKE AHEAD: You can make this dip up to 24 hours in advance. Just give it a quick stir before serving.

SERVE: Along with most recipes with dairy in them, this dip should not sit out longer than two hours.

STORE: French Onion Dip will stay fresh in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 1 week.

FREEZE: This dip does not freeze and defrost well. Therefore I do not recommend freezing this dip.

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Recipe FAQ’s

How long does onion dip stay good for?

French Onion Dip will stay fresh in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 1 week.

What do you eat with onion dip?

There are lots of yummy things to go along with this delicious French onion dip. Think carrots, celery, or broccoli. Veggies are such a great option to dip into this dip!
You could also go salty and do ridged potato chips, pretzels, pretzel chips, or pita chips. Oooh, you could even do a toasted or untoasted baguette.
I think any of these would be fantastic choices to serve alongside the French onion dip. Let me know what you end up serving with it!

Why is it called French onion dip?

According to Wikipedia, French onion dip was first known as Lipton California Dip after the Lipton company began promoting the dip on a television show. The name changed over time as the recipe’s popularity rose to simply California dip and then to French Onion Dip. French Onion dip has won out over time.

Where did the French onion dip originate?

French onion dip was first created in Los Angeles in 1954 by an unknown French cook.

Cook’s Tools

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • liquid measuring cup
  • cutting board
  • chef’s knife

More Party Dip Appetizers

  • Philly Cheesesteak Dip
  • Mexican Spinach Dip
  • Aloha Salsa
  • Best-Ever Guacamole Recipe!
  • Yogurt Curry Dip
  • 7 Layer Greek Dip
  • Baked Pimento Cheese Dip – Southwest Style
  • Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip

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5 from 14 votes

French Onion Dip

Author Adapted from Cook’s Country February/March 2013

Recipe Cost $ $5.31

Serving Cost $ $0.44

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

12 people

This homemadeFrench Onion Diprecipe will make you ditch the packet from the grocery store for good! It's has the most intense onion flavor.

Equipment

  • large skillet

  • wooden spoon

  • liquid measuring cup

  • cutting board

  • chef's knife

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups yellow onion chopped fine
  • salt and pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • cup water
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 ½ cups sour cream
  • chopped chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

COOK ONIONS:

  • In a large, 12-inch skillet over medium heat melt butter.

  • Add onions, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon pepper, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.

  • Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until onions are golden, about 10 minutes.

  • Add half the water to skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until water is evaporated, about 5 minutes.

  • Add remaining water and cook until onions are caramelized and water is evaporated, about 5 minutes longer.

COOL ONIONS:

  • Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Scrape onions to medium bowl and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

MIX DIP:

  • Add sour cream to onions and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CHILL AND SERVE:

  • Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

  • Top with sliced chives and serve!

Video

Notes

Makes 3 cups of dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 4.4mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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This post first appeared on Food Folks and Fun on January 25, 2016. I have since updated some of the pictures and added a recipe video.

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Homemade French Onion Dip recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the main ingredients in French onion dip? ›

room temperature cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and ¼ tsp salt in a bowl, stirring until the mixture is smooth. Add the caramelized onions to the dip and stir to combine.

What's the difference between French onion dip and onion dip? ›

What is the difference between French onion dip and regular onion dip? French onion dip is typically made with French onion soup mix, a mixture of dried onions and beef bouillon. Onion dip is made with only onions.

What are the ingredients in Lay's French onion dip? ›

Water, Sunflower Oil and/or Canola Oil, Onions, Whey Protein Concentrate, and less than 2% of the following: Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Natural Flavors, Glucono Delta Lactone, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, and Datem.

Why is Dean's French onion dip so good? ›

It's our most popular flavor because it combines a creamy, smooth texture with just the right balance of French Onion flavor.

What ingredients are in heluva good french onion dip? ›

INGREDIENTS: CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM AND NONFAT MILK, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PARSLEY, SPICES, GELATIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS) AND ENZYME.

What is French dip sauce made of? ›

The secret to this best-ever French dip? It's all in the jus. To make it, you're going to place your roasting pan with the beef drippings on the stove top before adding your onions, garlic, thyme, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then cook until slightly thickened.

What brand is the best French onion dip? ›

Lay's French Onion Dip

If you're looking for the best classic French onion dip, Lay's from the jar is what you should be buying.

How do you keep French onion dip from getting watery? ›

If you leave your dip out for a bit as you're dipping different things into it, the yogurt or other dairy base in the dip can start to separate and cause the dip to get a little watery. Simply stir the dip back up and chill it in the fridge if needed to get it back to your desired consistency.

Does French onion dip contain sour cream? ›

French Onion Dip Recipe Ingredients

Instead of making the base with sour cream, mayonnaise, and/or cream cheese, I use my go-to cashew sour cream recipe. The cashews give it a luscious creamy texture, and Dijon mustard, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and onion powder make it tangy and savory.

What is in Heluva good dip? ›

INGREDIENTS: CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM AND NONFAT MILK, DEHYDRATED ONION, HORSERADISH, TOMATO & PARSLEY, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GELATIN, SPICES, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PAPRIKA, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, OLEORESIN TUMERIC AND ENZYME.

What is in Philadelphia onion dip? ›

Ingredients. Modified Milk Ingredients, Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Dried Onions, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Sugar, Vinegar, Bacterial Culture, Lactic Acid, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Spice, Colour (Turmeric), Natural Flavour (Contains Celery), Xanthan Gum*, Calcium Propionate*, Sorbic Acid*.

How long is Frito Lay French Onion Dip good for? ›

The date printed on the container is an “unopened” date - meaning the dip will stay fresh if unopened until that date. Once the dip container has been opened, we recommend consuming the dip within about 10-14 days for optimum flavor and freshness and follow the “refrigerate after opening” instructions on the label.

Why is Heluva good dip so good? ›

Our thoughts: Another brand name that has been in your grocer's refrigerated case for decades and still maintains its quality, Heluva Good has a rich consistency and rich onion flavor in a creamy base. In addition to the bold onion flavor, you'll get just a hint of garlic flavor. Thick and creamy.

What happened to Kraft French onion dip? ›

Hi, unfortunately, this product has been discontinued. At this time, there are no plans to bring it back, but we'll be sure to share your interest with our Marketing team.

Who makes heluva good French onion dip? ›

Heluva Good! is part of the HP Hood LLC family of brands, with products in dairy cases throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest (to the Rockies) and all of Canada.

What is French onion made of? ›

French onion soup, or soupe à l'oignon gratinée, is a classic French dish made with caramelized onions and beef stock or broth. The soup is topped with bread and cheese, then gratinéed to rich, gooey perfection. It's traditionally served in a ramekin or a ceramic crock with a handle.

What are the ingredients in good foods caramelized onion dip? ›

Rbst-free Low-fat Greek Yogurt (pasteurized Grade A Skim Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Cream, Pectin, Enzymes, Live Active Cultures), Caramelized Onions, Mayonnaise (canola Oil, Egg Yolks, Lemon Juice, White Wine Vinegar, Water, Mustard Powder), Dehydrated Onions, Raw Cane Sugar, Garlic, Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Black ...

What is green onion dip made of? ›

Slice the green onion tops crosswise into thin rounds and mince the white parts (bottoms and bulbs). Add sour cream to a medium bowl and add remaining dip ingredients (green onions, garlic, parsley and lemon juice, salt and pepper); stir until well combined.

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