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Homemade French Onion Dip

Homemade French Onion Dip

This Homemade French Onion Dip is a rich and creamy appetizer made with caramelized onions, cream cheese, and sour cream.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

  • Fry pan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 2.5 cups diced onions (2 to 3 onions, brown, yellow or white)
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese (cold, cut into cubes)
  • 0.25 cup whole egg mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream (full fat is best, but you can use low fat or even yoghurt)

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a fry pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, salt, pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Then reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The onions should be sweet and golden. Remove from stove and allow to cool.
  • Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayo in a bowl, mix until smooth (use microwave in 10 sec bursts if needed to assist).
  • Add the caramelised onions. Mix until just combined. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavours to develop; overnight is better!
  • Serve at room temperature, garnished with chopped chives if desired. Best served with crinkle cut plain potato chips!

Notes

Based on an Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) recipe. Adjustments made for richness and flavor preferences.

Nutrition

Serving: 77gCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 6.3gProtein: 2.1gFat: 14.8gSaturated Fat: 8.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 2.1gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword appetizer, dips, french onion dip, Homemade French Onion Dip, onion dip, party dip
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