Description
Creamy French onion dip delivers classic comfort with caramelized onions and rich cream cheese. Savory and smooth, this crowd-pleasing appetizer invites guests to scoop up deliciousness with crisp chips or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 3 medium yellow or white onions, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
Dairy and Base:
- 1 ½ cups light sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Carefully melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, gently introducing chopped onions and slowly caramelizing them through patient stirring every few minutes. Allow onions to transform into a rich, deep golden brown color, occasionally preventing scorching by adding small amounts of water.
- Introduce minced garlic to the caramelized onions, sautéing briefly until its aromatic essence emerges. Transfer the fragrant mixture to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature by briefly resting in the refrigerator.
- Strategically set aside a portion of the caramelized onions for garnishing later, ensuring a visually appealing final presentation.
- Incorporate cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, chives, salt, and pepper into the cooled onion mixture. Thoroughly blend all ingredients until achieving a smooth, harmonious consistency.
- Taste the dip and meticulously adjust seasoning, fine-tuning with additional salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce to elevate the flavor profile.
- Serve immediately, elegantly topping with reserved caramelized onions and a sprinkle of fresh chives. Alternatively, store in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to three days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes
- Slow caramelization is key to developing rich, deep flavors in this classic French onion dip.
- Patience matters when cooking onions, allowing them to turn a deep golden brown without burning.
- Reserve some caramelized onions as a garnish to elevate the dip’s visual appeal and provide extra texture.
- Refrigerating the dip allows flavors to meld and intensify, making it even more delicious after a few hours.
- Adjust seasonings carefully to balance the sweetness of caramelized onions with savory undertones.
- This versatile dip can be prepared ahead of time and stored for up to three days, perfect for easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg