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Homemade French Onion Dip

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Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe

My homemade French Onion Dip is the ultimate party starter! Unlike store-bought dips, this recipe uses fresh, high-quality ingredients to create a truly unbeatable flavour. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead of time and keeps well in the fridge for several days. Just be sure to keep the balsamic onions separate until you’re ready to serve. Pair the dip with some cold cuts and crusty bread for the ultimate appetiser that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

Can you make French Onion Dip ahead of time?

Yes, French Onion Dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Refrigerate the French Onion Dip and Caramelised Balsamic Topping separately. Not suitable to freeze.

Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe

Homemade French Onion Dip

Author: Nicole
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With this easy Homemade French Onion Dip recipe, there's no need to buy the store-bought variety any more. Not only do you know what's going into your dip, flavour and texture are taken to the next level with a topping made from caramelised balsamic onion. Serve with other cold cuts and crusty bread, or as part of a charcuterie board. This recipe is ideal for easy entertaining and will impress your guests.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

French Onion Dip
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 large brown onions, finely diced
  • 250 g (9 oz) cream cheese block, room temperature
  • 125 g (4½ oz) sour cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
Caramelised Balsamic Onion Topping
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large red onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes

Instructions

French Onion Dip
  • Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium–low heat. Add the onion and cook for 5–8 minutes until the onion is translucent and soft. Set aside to cool.
  • Place the cooked onion, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Caramelised Balsamic Onion Topping
  • In a small pot, heat the olive oil on the lowest heat. Add the onion, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and salt.
  • Cook for 10–15 minutes until the onion turns a glossy, deep, caramelised colour. If the onion begins to stick, add 1 teaspoon of water to the pan.
  • Allow to cool and serve topped on the French onion dip.

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Homemade French Onion Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
211
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
895
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
268
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
232
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
190
mg
19
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe notes

MAKE AHEAD AND LEFTOVERS 

Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Refrigerate the French Onion Dip and Caramelised Balsamic Topping separately. Not suitable to freeze.

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Course Appetisers, condiment, dip, entrée, party food
Cuisine European, French
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    Disclaimer re gluten-free and dairy-free recipes 

    For recipes labelled ‘gluten-free’ or ‘dairy-free’, the ingredients included in the recipe are typically gluten- or dairy-free. However, it is the user’s responsibility to carefully check the ingredient panels on the specific brands of products purchased and used. Simple Home Edit cannot be held responsible for any adverse reactions.