This homemade caramelized French Onion Dip is super tasty and is a recipe that you will want to make over and over again. This recipe is super easy to make and you only need simple ingredients to make this recipe at the comfort of your kitchen.

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Onion Dip

French onion dip or California dip is an American dip typically made with a base of sour cream and flavored with minced onion, and usually served with potato chips as chips and dip.

What is the difference between Onion dip and French Onion Dip? The difference is that 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 does it taste like? The perfect blend of onions, salt and sour cream flavors. It has a soft and creamy texture with a sweet natural flavor from the caramelized onions.

What you will need

In order to make this recipe you will need:

• Onions – the main ingredient of this recipe
• Sour cream and Mayonnaise – serves as the dip base
• Spice – for this recipe you will need garlic powder and onion powder to add flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 onions diced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream 
• 3 tbsp of mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

• Melt the butter in a fry pan over medium heat.
• Add the onions, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes while stirring. Then reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The onions should be sweet and golden. Remove from stove and allow to cool.
• Add the caramelized onions into the sour cream and mayonnaise in a bowl and mix until combined. Refrigerate at least 2 hours!
• Serve and enjoy.

How to serve French Onion Dip

This recipe is best for crisps as it adds more flavor and taste. You can also onion dip with;

• Vegetables – such as carrots and cucumbers
• Bread – this might sound unpopular but onion dip can also be served with bread i.e breadsticks

How to store

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Do not store this in the freezer.

More tips and tricks

• Dice the onions – you can also slice the onions into a circular shape, it all depends on your preference.
• Use a good quality mayo. 
• Cook the onions slowly – to caramelize the onions.

More Recipes to Check out

• Onion Curry
• Lecho {Tomato and Pepper stew}
• Truffle Hummus Recipe
• Za’atar Hummus

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The Best Caramelized French Onion Dip Recipe

Author: balancedhealthymeals Recipe Keys: C caramelized onion dip. F french onion dip O onion dip

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 2 hour Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins Servings: 2 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This homemade caramelized Onion Dip is super tasty and is a recipe that you will want to make over and over again. This recipe is super easy to make and you only need simple ingredients to make this recipe at the comfort of your kitchen.

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 ounces Onions (Diced)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a fry pan over medium heat.

2. Add the onions, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes while stirring. Then reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The onions should be sweet and golden. Remove from stove and allow to cool.

3. Add the caramelized onions into the sour cream and mayonnaise in a bowl and mix until combined. Refrigerate at least 2 hours!

4. Serve and enjoy.

Note

• Dice the onions - you can also slice the onions into a circular shape, it all depends on your preference.
• Use a good quality mayo. 
• Cook the onions slowly - to caramelize the onions.

Keywords: Onion Dip, French Onion Dip, Caramelized Onion Dip