Explore the ease of French onion dip – a creamy fusion of caramelized onions, sour cream, mayo, and a dash of spices. Perfect for pairing with chips and fresh veggies, it's a flavor you simply can't resist!
Heat a pan over medium heat and melt room temperature butter. Add chopped onions and sauté until they soften.
Season the onions with cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
Sauté the seasoned onions for 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and caramelize the onions for about 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove from heat and let them cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth.
Add the caramelized onions to the creamy mixture and mix thoroughly.
To Serve
Serve this delicious homemade French Onion dip with classic potato chips or your favorite choice crackers, bread cubes or tortilla chips.
Notes
Here are some expert tips to perfect your French Onion Dip:
Tips for Caramelized Onions:
Choose Your Onion: Any type of onion, be it white, brown, red, or shallots, works for caramelizing.
Season to Taste: Customize seasonings like cayenne, garlic, black pepper, and salt, or use onion powder and paprika to enhance flavor to your liking.
Be Patient: Caramelizing onions takes time, around 20-25 minutes on low heat for the specified quantity. Don't rush; patience leads to that sweet, caramelized perfection.
Cool Down: Let the caramelized onions cool to room temperature before adding them to the creamy dip.
Preparing the Creamy Base:
Soften Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is softened, either by leaving it out or by a quick microwave zap, before blending with other creamy ingredients.
Even Mixing: Combine the caramelized onions and creamy mixture thoroughly for even flavor distribution.
Chill for Flavor: After mixing everything evenly, refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Classic Option:
French Onion Soup Mix: While you can use the classic French onion soup mix for the dip, creating caramelized onions from scratch elevates the taste beyond the soup mix variation.