Delicious and Easy French Onion Dip Recipe

There is one thing that all of my friends know about me, and it is this — if there is an occasion where chips and dip are welcome, I’m bringing French Onion Dip. Always. Whether it’s a party, camping, or a casual backyard BBQ, it’s the perfect snack, and I’ll choose it over chips and salsa any day. I have loved it for as long as I can remember, so I’ve had some time to develop some opinions on the matter. For whatever reason, I do not love the stuff that comes pre-made in a jar or a tub. I do love when you make it from a mix. I prefer two specific brands, and I think it’s best when there is both sour cream and mayo involved.

Knowing what I like when it comes to French Onion Dip, I got to thinking, what if I could easily make it myself? I’ve made from-scratch versions involving slowly caramelized onions before, but this is not that. This is a stand-in for that lovely seasoning packet dip, made from a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry, and it tastes just as delicious.

The beauty of this is that you can make it anytime the mood strikes, even if you don’t happen to have a packet of onion dip mix on hand. That’s not a problem anymore! Provided you do have dried minced onions in your spice cabinet, you can make French Onion Dip anytime your heart desires. The dried onion is the bulk of the flavor here, plus some other stuff that we’ll cover in a moment, and you do need a quarter cup of it, but it’s easy to keep on hand all the time. (And versatile too — it’s a great way to add onion flavor to other dishes when you don’t feel like chopping a fresh onion!)

You’re going to mix those dried onions with sour cream and mayo (I wouldn’t have it any other way), but you can play with that ratio a bit. I’ve gone with two cups of sour cream to a half cup of mayo, but you can go half and half or up the mayo to one cup depending on what balance of creamy and tangy you like. The remaining ingredients are onion powder, dried parsley, paprika, celery salt, and one more thing to play around with — Worcestershire sauce.

Start with one tablespoon and then give it a taste and add more Worcestershire if you think it needs it. The Worcestershire helps to give it that deeper “French Onion” flavor and you can adjust the amount according to how much of that richness you like. (I like about two tablespoons.) An hour or so of chilling softens the dried onion and brings all the flavors together, so don’t expect to dig into this the minute you make it, no matter how much you might want to.

Ingredients:

• 16 oz sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Potato chips, for serving

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients together: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dried minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, parsley flakes, celery salt, paprika, and ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Adjust seasoning: Taste the mixture and add kosher salt and additional Worcestershire sauce to taste, if needed.
3. Chill: Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the dried onions to soften.
4. Serve: Serve chilled with potato chips or your favorite dipping snacks.

Bonus Tip:

For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to the dip. This will add a subtle heat that complements the savory flavors beautifully.

Conclusion:

This French Onion Dip is a versatile and crowd-pleasing recipe that you can whip up with ease. It’s perfect for any occasion, and once you try making it from scratch, you’ll never go back to the store-bought version. Enjoy the rich, creamy, and tangy flavors of this homemade dip with your favorite chips, and watch it disappear in no time.