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French Onion Dip Recipe
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French Onion Dip

This French Onion Dip recipe is easy to make, lightened up a bit, and irresistibly delicious!  See notes above for possible ingredient variations.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Keyword: budget friendly, dip, game day, kid friendly, vegetarian
Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 3 medium yellow or white onions peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups light sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large heavy-bottomed stockpot or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.  Add the onions and sauté, stirring every 2-3 minutes for about 30 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized to a deep golden brown color.  (If the bottom of the pan starts to burn, just add in a tablespoon or so of water at a time.)
  • Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.  Remove from heat and transfer the onion mixture to a medium mixing bowl.  Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until the onions reach room temperature.
  • Set aside a few tablespoons of the onion mixture, which we will use later as a topping.  Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of caramelized onions, and stir until evenly combined.
  • Taste and season with additional salt and pepper and extra Worcestershire, if need be.
  • Serve immediately, topped with the reserved caramelized onions and extra chives, if desired.  Or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

*Recipe adapted in January 2015.