Easy French Onion Dip
Looking for the perfect party appetizer or a simple snack that's bursting with flavor? This easy French Onion Dip recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! With caramelized onions, creamy sour cream, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, this dip is a step above the store-bought versions. It's quick to prepare and... Read more ... only requires a few ingredients, making it ideal for any occasion. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible dip! Read less x saved Chef Jeff Cool Cook February 4, 2025 20 min.20 min.1/5 20 min. 20 min. 1/5 Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT)1x French Whisk1x Silicone Spatula 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan 1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula 1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT) 1x French Whisk 1x Silicone Spatula Directions: 1. Caramelize the Onions: Let’s start with the preparation of this easy French onion dip. Heat the olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, for about 3 – 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add salt, pepper, and sugar. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized, for an additional 3 – 7 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, for about 3 – 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add salt, pepper, and sugar. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized, for an additional 3 – 7 minutes. 2. Combine and Chill: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Once the caramelized onions have cooled, add them to the sour cream mixture. Stir well to combine. Taste and add extra salt if needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to melt. In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Once the caramelized onions have cooled, add them to the sour cream mixture. Stir well to combine. Taste and add extra salt if needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to melt. 3 Serve Easy French Onion Dip: Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired. Serve with your favorite potato chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks. Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired. Serve with your favorite potato chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks. Tips Add some heat: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the dip. Make it cheesy: Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese. Make it ahead: This dip can be made a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Use different onions: Try using sweet onions, red onions, or a combination for a different flavor profile. Add some heat: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the dip. Make it cheesy: Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese. Make it ahead: This dip can be made a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Use different onions: Try using sweet onions, red onions, or a combination for a different flavor profile. About the Author: Chef JeffCool Cook # 7 32 Followers Published Recipes: 18Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Florida, USAMember since: 2024-09-15 Published Recipes: 18 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Florida, USA Member since: 2024-09-15 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. Authors and www.CookingHub.com (operated by CookingHub Foundation) are not responsible for any part of any possible outcome or its consequences, which include (but are not limited to): Any health risk related to the handling of food, food quality, and/or not following USDA recommendations (including minimum safe serving temperatures and other guidelines). 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