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This homemade French onion dip recipe fulfills the need to snack! Add your favorite cut veggies or chips and satisfy a craving.
Be sure to try my family’s favorite green onion dipor this easy cream cheese dip, too!
Whether it be at a football game, family get-together, tailgating, or just to snack on at home, French onion dip with chips is always a favorite to indulge in.
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French Onion Dip is a Crowd Pleaser
Unfortunately, most store-bought dips — including the beloved onion dip in the blue packet — contain MSG, dextrose, the questionable “spices” ingredient, and GMOs.
For someone who is consciously trying to eat better and eliminate processed ingredients, this could prove to be an issue — especially when even organic versions contain maltodextrin.
Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice quality of ingredients and taste in order to enjoy your favorite dip!
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Ingredients
Sour cream—Look for a clean brand at the store or you can also make your own with just two ingredients.
Onion—I use onion powder and the minced, dried onion bits.
Seasonings—When you read the list, it is very similar to a ranch seasoning. But this is so much healthier than a packet and you can customize everything. These are basic spices I urge you to keep in your pantry for all of your cooking.
How to Make French Onion Dip
Combine the spices so they are mixed well.
Stir into the sour cream and then chill for at least an hour. This allows the flavors to develop and the onions to soften up.
FAQs
Will this taste like store-bought dip?
No – and that’s the good part!This homemade dip recipe is bursting with true, authentic flavor. The kind you get when using fresh spices.It’s much prettier too; the added turmeric turns the dip a light yellow hue with green flecks of parsley and celery seed.
How do I store this dip?
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You may see some separation but just stir it back in before serving.
Serving French Onion Dip
Try this with your favorite sturdy potato chip, sweet potato chips, or veggie sticks.
Here’s to better ingredients and eating real food flavors that taste a million times better than store-bought!
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This French onion dip is just one great condiment you can make yourself! Why not try your hand at making more?
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Instructions
- Stirdry ingredients together. Pour spicesinto the sour cream; mix well.
- Let dip sit in the refrigerator for an hour so the flavors can come together.Serve with chips or chopped veggies.
Notes
Store this dip in the fridge for up to five days. If there is any separation, stir the dip before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 11Serving Size: 3 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 84Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 193mgCarbohydrates: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
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Originally published in September 2015; this post has been updated.
About the author:Loriel is on a journey to a more natural life and hopes to inspire those around her by writing about her stories on her blog Naturally Loriel. She lives an abundant life with her husband Scott, toddler Andrew, a crazy little Lilly cat and a flock of 8 chickens. She’s a dreamer of self-sufficiency, a lover of all things sweet, and has a knack for story-telling.
FAQs
room temperature cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and ¼ tsp salt in a bowl, stirring until the mixture is smooth. Add the caramelized onions to the dip and stir to combine.
What's the difference between French onion dip and onion dip? ›
What is the difference between French onion dip and regular onion dip? French onion dip is typically made with French onion soup mix, a mixture of dried onions and beef bouillon. Onion dip is made with only onions.
What are the ingredients in Lay's French onion dip? ›
Water, Sunflower Oil and/or Canola Oil, Onions, Whey Protein Concentrate, and less than 2% of the following: Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Natural Flavors, Glucono Delta Lactone, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, and Datem.
Why is Dean's French onion dip so good? ›
It's our most popular flavor because it combines a creamy, smooth texture with just the right balance of French Onion flavor.
What ingredients are in heluva good french onion dip? ›
INGREDIENTS: CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM AND NONFAT MILK, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PARSLEY, SPICES, GELATIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS) AND ENZYME.
What is French dip sauce made of? ›
The secret to this best-ever French dip? It's all in the jus. To make it, you're going to place your roasting pan with the beef drippings on the stove top before adding your onions, garlic, thyme, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then cook until slightly thickened.
How do you keep French onion dip from getting watery? ›
If you leave your dip out for a bit as you're dipping different things into it, the yogurt or other dairy base in the dip can start to separate and cause the dip to get a little watery. Simply stir the dip back up and chill it in the fridge if needed to get it back to your desired consistency.
What is Dean's French onion dip made of? ›
SKIM MILK, WHEY (MILK), PALM OIL, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ONION*, PARSLEY*, SALT, SUGAR, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED TORULA AND BREWER'S YEAST PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GELATIN, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE, LOCUST ...
How many days is French onion dip good for? ›
Stored properly in the fridge, French onion dip will last 5 to 7 days. This dip is so tasty, though, it'll likely get gobbled up in just a few days, if not hours!
What is in Philadelphia onion dip? ›
Ingredients. Modified Milk Ingredients, Water, Corn Maltodextrin, Dried Onions, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Sugar, Vinegar, Bacterial Culture, Lactic Acid, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Spice, Colour (Turmeric), Natural Flavour (Contains Celery), Xanthan Gum*, Calcium Propionate*, Sorbic Acid*.
It is not French cuisine; it is called "French" because it is made with dehydrated French onion soup mix.
How long does Lay's French Onion Dip last after opening? ›
Once the dip container has been opened, we recommend consuming the dip within about 10-14 days for optimum flavor and freshness and follow the “refrigerate after opening” instructions on the label. Did this answer your question?
Why is Heluva good dip so good? ›
Our thoughts: Another brand name that has been in your grocer's refrigerated case for decades and still maintains its quality, Heluva Good has a rich consistency and rich onion flavor in a creamy base. In addition to the bold onion flavor, you'll get just a hint of garlic flavor. Thick and creamy.
Who makes heluva good french onion dip? ›
Heluva Good! is part of the HP Hood LLC family of brands, with products in dairy cases throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest (to the Rockies) and all of Canada.
What goes best with French onion dip? ›
6 Innovative Ways To Eat French Onion Dip
- Pizza.
- Nachos.
- Taco.
- Mashed Potatoes.
- Burger Sliders.
- Veggies.
What Is French Onion Soup? French onion soup, or soupe à l'oignon gratinée, is a classic French dish made with caramelized onions and beef stock or broth. The soup is topped with bread and cheese, then gratinéed to rich, gooey perfection. It's traditionally served in a ramekin or a ceramic crock with a handle.
What are the ingredients in Dean's French onion dip? ›
SKIM MILK, WHEY (MILK), PALM OIL, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ONION*, PARSLEY*, SALT, SUGAR, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED TORULA AND BREWER'S YEAST PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GELATIN, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE, LOCUST ...
What are the ingredients in Hiland French onion dip? ›
Grade A Pasteurized Cultured Milk And Cream, Potassium Sorbate, Grade A Whey, Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Locust Bean Gum, Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Hydrolyzed Soy And Corn Protein, Sugar, Dehydrated Parsley, And Monosodium Glutamate.
What are the ingredients in Prairie Farms French onion dip? ›
Cultured Milk, Cream, Nonfat Milk and Whey, Seasoning (Salt, Dehydrated Onion and Parsley, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Monosodium Glutamate), Sodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Calcium Sulfate, and Carob Bean Gum.
