French Onion Dip
A rich and flavorful dip made from deeply caramelized onions, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
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- Cook Time: About 30-35 minutes (for onions)
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes minimum (including chilling)
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- Category: Dip
- Method: Stovetop and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 cups diced onions (brown, yellow, or white, about 2–3 medium onions)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a hint of warmth)
- 4 oz (120g) cream cheese, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup whole egg mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full fat recommended)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions to the skillet, along with 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and the optional 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Cook the onions for 5 minutes, stirring intermittently. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized, sweet, and a rich golden-brown.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the caramelized onions to cool completely.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cold, cubed cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until the mixture is entirely smooth. If the cream cheese is particularly firm, a few 10-second bursts in the microwave can help soften it for easier blending.
- Once the caramelized onions are cool, gently fold them into the cream cheese mixture until just incorporated.
- Refrigerate the dip for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the flavors to fully meld and intensify. For optimal taste, chilling overnight is recommended.
- Serve chilled with your favorite potato chips, pita bread, or a selection of crisp crudités.
Notes
- For optimal taste, chilling the dip overnight is recommended.
- Chilling for a minimum of 2 hours is required to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
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