Description
French culinary magic shines through this creamy French onion dip, blending rich caramelized onions with smooth cream cheese and sour cream. Comfort and elegance merge in each delightful spoonful, inviting you to savor a classic appetizer that elevates any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium-heat skillet, introducing chopped onions with salt, pepper, and optional sugar to initiate caramelization.
- Sauté onions for 20-25 minutes, stirring intermittently, until they transform into a rich, golden-brown color with deep caramelized edges.
- Remove skillet from heat, allowing onions to cool completely and develop concentrated flavor.
- Blend sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate cooled caramelized onions into the creamy base, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer dip to refrigerator and chill for minimum 1 hour, enabling ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Prior to serving, optionally sprinkle freshly chopped chives across the surface for visual appeal and subtle herbaceous notes.
Notes
- Slow-caramelize onions on low heat to prevent burning and develop rich, sweet flavor without bitterness.
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia for extra natural sweetness and smoother caramelization process.
- Adjust consistency by adding more sour cream or mayonnaise if the dip feels too thick or chunky.
- Swap dairy ingredients for vegan alternatives like cashew cream and plant-based mayo to create a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 112 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 208 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg