french onion dip
This classic French onion dip is creamy, savory, and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect accompaniment for chips, veggies, or crackers. With caramelized onions and rich sour cream, this dip is a crowd pleaser at any gathering.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 2 large onions About 1 pound.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste none freshly cracked black pepper
- for garnish none chives or parsley Optional
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly, cutting them in half and then slicing each half into thin half-moons.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the sliced onions, sprinkling them with salt and sugar.
- Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 25-30 minutes until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown. Lower the heat if they start to burn.
- Remove the caramelized onions from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the cooled caramelized onions until evenly distributed in the dip.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chives or parsley if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For an extra kick, you can add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the dip.
This dip can be made a day in advance for a stronger flavor.
Serve with a variety of dippers like potato chips, carrot sticks, or cucumber slices for a great combination.