French Onion Dip
Learn how to make French Onion Dip from scratch with caramelized onions, cream cheese, sour cream and/or mayo, and simple seasonings!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- 2 large yellow Onions about 2.5 cups finely diced
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese cut into cubes
Instructions
- Take out the cream cheese and let it soften while you caramelized the onions.
- Add butter, olive oil, and onions to a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Toss to combine and heat for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add soy sauce, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, and thyme. Reduce heat to low.
- Cover partially and cook for 20-25 minutes, until caramelized. Stir every few minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine the cream cheese with sour cream (and/or mayo). Add caramelized onions. If possible, refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving.
Notes
- This recipe makes 1 ¾ cups.
- A combination of mayo and sour cream can be used.
- Once the onions are caramelized, remove from heat and add cream cheese and sour cream.
- Add 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese along with 1 cup of shredded gruyere or mozzarella cheese.
- Top with an additional 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake in a cast iron skillet or oven-safe dish 375° for 15 minutes, uncovered.
- You may choose to broil it at 450° for up to 5 minutes at the end for a brown top.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg