French Onion Dip

How to Make French Onion Dip

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1. Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium heat, add the onions and 0.5 tsp of the salt, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and pale gold.

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2. Lower the heat to medium-low, stir in the sugar, and cook for 30 minutes more, stirring every few minutes and scraping up the brown bits, until the onions are deep golden brown and jammy.

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3. Chop the onions roughly and let them cool for 15 minutes.

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4. Beat the sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper and the remaining salt until smooth.

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5. Fold in the cooled onions.

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6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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7. Stir, top with the chives and serve with potato chips.

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Tips for Making French Onion Dip

• Do not rush the onions. Turning up the heat browns the edges and leaves the middle raw, whereas slow cooking turns the whole pan soft and sweet.
• Cool the onions before they meet the dairy. Warm onions thin the sour cream and make the dip runny.
• Chill the dip for a few hours before serving. It thickens and the flavours blend, and it tastes noticeably better than it does fresh.

What to Serve with French Onion Dip

• Ridged potato chips
• Raw vegetable sticks
• Pretzels

Storing & Reheating French Onion Dip

Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before serving. It does not freeze well.

French Onion Dip FAQ: Common Questions

French Onion Dip Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.