How to Make Caramelized French Onion Dip - A Step-by-Step Guide

French onion dip is a classic party appetizer that never goes out of style. The rich, savory flavors of caramelized onions combined with creamy and tangy sour cream make for a perfect dip to pair with crunchy chips, fresh vegetables, or even spread on a sandwich.

This recipe takes the traditional French onion dip to a whole new level by caramelizing the onions before mixing them with the sour cream. The caramelization process brings out the natural sweetness of the onions and adds a d...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups diced yellow onions
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup water, or more if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pint sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 pint

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup water, Worcestershire, beef base, onion powder, and thyme. Increase heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until beef base is dissolved.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 30 to 45 minutes. Liquid will slowly evaporate and onions will caramelize. If onions start to stick to the pan, throw in a splash of water and scrape up the delicious bits. Taste before adding sugar, salt, and pepper. Once seasoned to your liking, remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix cooled onions with sour cream until well combined. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    93 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 217mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 99mg