Homemade French Onion Dip
Once you try homemade french onion dip, you'll never want dip made from a packet again! Rich and creamy, with plenty of sweet golden brown caramelized onions and savory bacon pieces... it's the perfect dip for a party, and great to make ahead!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 - 3 medium yellow onions diced
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar optional but recommended
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh chives
- 3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Garnishes
- additional cooked and crumbled bacon
- additional minced fresh chives
Instructions
Caramelize onions
- To a large skillet, add butter and heat over MED LOW heat.
- Once butter is melted, add diced onions and 1/4 tsp of the salt then cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until soft and golden brown (caramelized).
- Set aside to cool.
Combine
- To a mixing bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, remaining salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
- Add chives, bacon, and caramelized onions and stir well to combine.
Chill
- Cover the mixing bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
Serve
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional bacon pieces and chives if desired, with chips or whichever dippers you prefer.
Notes
- I've estimated this dip will serve 6, but the exact serving size is up to you.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.2mg