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This homemade French Onion Dip is creamy, rich, and full of sweet, caramelized onions. Making it from scratch produces the best-tasting dip, so much more delicious than the one from a packet! With low-fat sour cream and tangy Greek yogurt, it’s a lightened-up appetizer that tastes indulgent.
If you’re a fan of the classic French onion soup, you’ll absolutely love this dip. Featuring caramelized onions folded into a creamy base, it’s always a crowd-pleaser when I serve it. While caramelizing onions can seem daunting, it’s actually quite simple and does require patience (I promise it’s worth it!). I also enjoy making this as one of my game-day appetizer recipes. A dash of Worcestershire sauce is the secret ingredient here; it brings a delicious savory note to round out the flavors.
For more French onion-inspired recipes, you’ve got to try my Baked French Onion Chicken Casserole and French Onion Pasta.
Recipe Overview
Ingredients Needed
Below are the ingredients you’ll need to make French Onion Dip. The full quantities can be found in the recipe card further down the post.
- Yellow onions: These caramelize really well and hold their shape nicely, once cooked. Sweet onions also work great, but avoid white or red onions.
- Avocado oil: Used for caramelizing the onions. Olive oil also works.
- Greek yogurt: Lightens up this dip while keeping it creamy. You can use plain yogurt for a looser texture in your dip.
- Light sour cream: Brings a velvety texture with less fat. Light creme fraiche also works great.
- Garlic: I use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder works in a pinch. If using powder, add it to the dip along with the sour cream instead of adding it to the pan of onions.
- Avocado oil mayonnaise: As a healthier alternative to traditional mayo, I like to use avocado oil mayonnaise. You can use regular or light mayo instead.
- Fresh chives: Add a fresh onion flavor to the dip and bring some nice color as a garnish.
- Worcestershire sauce: Rounds out the caramelized flavor of the onions. You can use soy sauce or tamari instead, in a pinch.
- Salt and pepper
How to Make French Onion Dip
Step 1: In a pan over medium heat, add the oil and then the chopped onions. Cook and stir every 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and caramelized to a golden brown color. This will take about 30-35 minutes.
Step 2: Before the onions are fully caramelized, add the minced garlic and cook for a few minutes.
Step 3: Place the caramelized onion into a mixing bowl and place it in the fridge until it reaches room temperature.
Step 4: Next, add in all the other ingredients and mix well to combine.
Step 5: Garnish with additional chopped chives or parsley, then serve with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Variations & Tips
- To cool the caramelized onions quickly, spread them out on a plate before chilling them in the fridge. They’ll lose heat faster in a bowl than in this setup.
- Make sure the onions cool completely before mixing them into the dip. If they’re warm, they can soften the dairy, making the dip too loose.
- If your onions look like they’re catching on the bottom of the pan as they caramelize, add a splash of water to the pan.
- Be patient when caramelizing the onions. They have to be cooked low and slow to achieve the proper sweetness and color. If you try to rush it, you risk burning them!
- Dicing the onions instead of slicing them helps them distribute more evenly through the dip, preventing a ‘stringy’ texture.
- This dip tastes even better if you make it ahead of time! A 24-hour chill in the fridge lets all the flavors mingle together.
- To make the dip vegetarian: swap the Worcestershire sauce for soy sauce.
- To make the dip gluten-free: swap the Worcestershire sauce for tamari.
Common Questions
Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Give it a good stir before serving. Freezing is not recommended.
This can happen if you add the caramelized onions to the dairy while they’re still warm. This can loosen the dairy too much, making the dip thin. If this happens, chill the dip for 30-40 minutes to let it thicken up.
I like using yellow onions for their sweet, mild flavor. They also hold their shape better than white onions, once cooked. Sweet onions (like Vidalia) are great for caramelizing, too. Don’t use red onions here as they’ll discolor the dip.
More Healthy Dip Recipes
- Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip
- Baked Feta and Olive Dip
- Avocado Ranch Dip
- Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Fresh Strawberry Salsa
- Whipped Ricotta Dip
- Herbed Cottage Cheese Dip
- Greek Yogurt Chocolate Dessert Dip
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Creamy French Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt, or plain yogurt
- 1 cup light sour cream
- ¼ cup avocado oil-based mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives, plus more to garnish
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons avocado oil and then the 3 medium yellow onions (diced). Cook and stir every 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and caramelized to a golden brown color. This will take about 30-35 minutes.
- Before the onions are fully caramelized, add the 3 garlic cloves (minced) and cook for a few minutes.
- Place the caramelized onion into a mixing bowl and place it in the fridge until it reaches room temperature.
- Next, add in the 1 cup Greek Yogurt, 1 cup light sour cream, ¼ cup avocado oil-based mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and Salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.
- Garnish with more chopped chives or chopped parsley and serve with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
Storage:
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Give it a good stir before serving.
- Freezing is not recommended.
Variations:
- To make the dip vegetarian: swap the Worcestershire sauce for soy sauce.
- To make the dip gluten-free: swap the Worcestershire sauce for tamari.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
