Description
This classic French Onion Dip recipe features sweet caramelized onions blended into a creamy mixture of sour cream and cream cheese, seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley. Perfect for serving with fresh veggies, chips, or crackers, this homemade dip delivers rich flavor and a smooth texture that’s ideal for entertaining or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramelized Onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- 2 sweet onions (thinly sliced)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Dip Base
- 1½ cups sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature, ¼ brick)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Seasoning
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat to prepare for caramelizing the onions.
- Caramelize Onions: Add the thinly sliced onions and kosher salt to the skillet. Cook them over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for 20-25 minutes until they become dark golden brown and caramelized. Add a few tablespoons of water if the onions start to stick to the pan.
- Cool Onions: Transfer the caramelized onions to a bowl and allow them to cool to room temperature, which takes about 20 minutes.
- Mix Dip Base: In a large bowl, combine sour cream and softened cream cheese using a spatula or a hand/stand mixer. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the cooled caramelized onions, garlic powder, and fresh parsley until well incorporated.
- Season and Serve: Adjust the seasoning with kosher salt and ground black pepper to your taste. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, chips, pretzels, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Using room temperature sour cream and cream cheese ensures a smooth, lump-free dip.
- If onions begin to stick during caramelizing, adding water helps to prevent burning without adding extra oil.
- For a deeper onion flavor, caramelize the onions until they reach a rich dark brown but avoid burning to keep bitterness away.
- This dip can be refrigerated and served cold or at room temperature.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted with dried parsley if needed, but fresh provides a better flavor and color.
