Description
This homemade French onion dip combines caramelized onions with a creamy blend of sour cream and mayonnaise, enhanced with garlic powder and white pepper. Perfect as a savory snack dip for chips, veggies, or crackers, it offers rich flavor made from scratch in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Dip Base
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients including olive oil, onions, kosher salt, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and white pepper to prepare the dip efficiently.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions along with 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Stir occasionally and cook the onions until they turn golden brown and caramelized, which takes about 20 minutes. Once done, remove the skillet from heat and allow the onions to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Prepare Dip Base: In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, ground white pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Onions and Dip Base: Stir the cooled caramelized onions into the sour cream mixture until evenly distributed to complete the dip.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly over medium heat unlocks their natural sweetness and adds deep flavor to the dip.
- Allow the onions to cool before mixing with the dairy to maintain the creamy texture.
- Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper to taste as desired.
- For best flavor, chill the dip for at least an hour before serving.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with potato chips, vegetable sticks, or crackers.
