Homemade French onion dip is a rich, cool, and creamy dip brimming with fresh flavors from the aromatics and herbs! It comes together in minutes and is great for serving guests or preparing snacks for a night in!
What is the difference between French onion dip and regular onion dip? French onion dip is typically made with French onion soup mix, a mixture of dried onions and beef bouillon. Onion dip is made with only onions.
If my dad has potato chips, he insists on having French onion dip. I remember him going to the store and selecting a certain brand—it had to be that specific brand or it was no good. If the store didnt carry it, it was pretty much the end of the world.
True, this dip isnt an exact replica of store-bought French onion dip. But mine doesnt contain MSG. And its quite similar, in my opinion. Plus, its super, super easy to mix up. Simply stir some dried herbs and spices into sour cream, and you have a delicious, addicting healthy snack! Its a yummy quick-fix Super Bowl snack to bring to a watch party. Just pull out a bag of potato chips and dive in!
When I was a teenager and beginning to take a serious interest in cooking and nutrition, I thought to myself that there must be a way to make my dads beloved French onion dip more healthy. The ingredient list on the store-bought version was long and complicated. My dad insisted that, to make the party dip at home, you had to buy dried onion soup mix. The mix was filled with just as many unpronounceable ingredients as the dip itself, so I thought it was a hopeless business. I tried my hand at making caramelized sweet onion dips. They were delicious, but a completely different flavor than the dip my dad loved. Then, I decided to simplify things and just throw some herbs and spices into sour cream (or your substitute for sour cream). To my surprise, it tasted very close to the pre-packaged dip. My dad even commented on how good it was.
Traditionally, French onion dip is made with a packet of dried onion soup mix. This recipe uses ingredients found in that soup mix, without all the unnecessary extra stuff. Onion dips, such as caramelized onion dip, are delicious, but different. They typically use fresh onions that you cook down until golden and caramelized. Theres also often ingredients like mayonnaise and cream cheese that you wont find in French onion dips.
This is a great dip to liven up plain potato chips. If you choose chips that are organic and fried in olive, coconut, or avocado oil, this can be a pretty healthy snack. Or at least its not horribly unhealthy. Which means the same thing, right? Right? Advertisement – Continue Reading Below
How to Make French Onion Dip
This homemade French onion dip recipe so easy, you’ll have it memorized in no time!
- Combine: Combine ingredients into a medium bowl. For convenience, use the bowl you’ll be serving from. Stir together and mix until smooth, then chill for an hour to allow flavors to develop.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite chips, veggies stick and more!
Creamy French Onion Dip – The secret to the best onion dip!
FAQ
Is French onion dip the same as onion dip?
What is the difference between onion and French onion?
Is French onion the same as sour cream and onion?
What does French onion dip taste like?
What is French onion dip?
See my disclosure policy French onion dip is a classic party appetizer made from sour cream, mayonnaise, caramelized onions, garlic, chives and parsley. It’s creamy, full of herbs, and guaranteed to get devoured within minutes of serving! When it comes to creamy party dips, French onion is always a personal favorite.
What is the difference between red onion and regular onion?
Onions are good for your health, low in carbs and no fat. They also have sulfur compounds with antioxidant action. Both red onion and regular onion are healthy. The main difference is that red onions are rich in anthocyanins, a plant pigment with more antioxidants effects.
Is caramelized onion dip the same as French onion dip?
Onion dips, such as caramelized onion dip, are delicious, but different. They typically use fresh onions that you cook down until golden and caramelized. There’s also often ingredients like mayonnaise and cream cheese that you won’t find in French onion dips. Why is my French onion dip?
Can you make a French onion dip ahead?
Make Ahead This French Onion Dip recipe is a wonderful make ahead dip! It can be made in its entirety or you can make it in stages: Caramelize the onions: the onions can be caramelized, cooled and transferred to an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.