French Onion Dip is one of the most popular and delicious dips! Caramelized onions paired with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and a healthier Greek yogurt base are the perfect match. This dip will be on repeat at your parties and get togethers!
French Onion Dip Recipe
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Cold dips are a must for summer BBQs, family gatherings, game days, and holiday parties. They can be prepped a day or two in advance and the flavors get even better! It's a win-win, less prep the day of entertaining AND better flavor with less work.
Our homemade French onion dip is so much better than store bought. It's so easy to make and you can control the ingredients that go into the dip. By making it at home, it's not only so much more delicious but it's also much healthier!
What is French Onion Dip
This dip is a classic appetizer that is always a fan favorite! Packed with sweet and sticky caramelized onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and a healthier Greek yogurt base. Served with chips, crackers, or fresh veggie sticks to dip it's the perfect quick and easy appetizer for your next get together!
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Ingredients
- Onion - for the best flavor we recommend using yellow onions or Vidalia onions! They caramelize beautifully and have the best sweet flavor. In a pinch you could also use white onions or even red onions but the flavor will be slightly different.
- Greek Yogurt - we love using Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for cold dips. It's much healthier, has a higher protein content, and tastes the exact same as sour cream once you add in all the other dip ingredients. Trust us you won't miss the sour cream in this recipe! If you really don't want to use yogurt you can swap for sour cream or do half and half!
- Garlic - everything is better with garlic. It is sautéed with the onions and adds a great flavor!
- Worcestershire Sauce - adds a salty, tangy, and umami flavor to the dip that pairs perfect with the caramelized onions.
- Salt and Pepper
- Oil - to cook the onions.
How to Make French Onion Dip
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- In a large skillet or frying pan heat oil over medium low heat.
- Add in the chopped onions and stir. Cover the pan and let the onions cook for 15-20 minutes. Stir the onions every 5 minutes until they have turned golden brown.
- Add in the garlic, stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the garlic has turned light golden. Remove from the heat.
- Carefully transfer the onion mixture from the pan and place onto a plate or bowl. Allow the onions to cool down completely.
- In a bowl combine the Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and stir together until well combined. Stir in the cooled onions until well combined.
- The dip can be served immediately or stored in the fridge for 15 minutes for the flavors to develop. Serve with chips, crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks to dip and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Dip
- Onions - it is important to take your time and allow the onions to fully caramelize for the best flavor. You want them to be golden brown and sticky. This gives the dip the best flavor! You can use yellow onions or Vidalia onions for the best flavor, or white onions and red onions work also.
- Flavor Variations - there are so many different ways to make this dip. We love the classic French onion flavor. However, you can add in a few more ingredients to change up the flavor and keep the dip unique. For example, finely diced red bell pepper, red onion, cooked bacon bits, diced jalapenos, cooked diced shrimp, or cooked diced crab!
- For Serving - this dip can be served with chips, vegetables, pita bread, baguette, or any kind of crostini that you like. It's a fun way to keep the dip unique each time you serve it, try serving it with something different to dip!
FAQ
This dip is served cold.
Cover the dip with plastic wrap or transfer to an air tight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days (check the best before date on your Greek yogurt and adjust accordingly).
Since this is a cold dip it is not recommended to freeze it as the dairy will split when it thaws.
Yes! This dip is perfect for make ahead. Follow the recipe as per usual and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days (adjust accordingly as per the best before date of your Greek yogurt). The flavor of the dip develops the longer it chills in the fridge.
This dip is vegetarian.
For a vegan dip use a plant based plain yogurt.
This recipe is gluten free (ensure the brand of worchestershire sauce used is certified gluten free). Serve with gluten free crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks to dip.
For a dairy free recipe use dairy free Greek yogurt or plant based plain yogurt.
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Enjoy!
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French Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- 4 yellow onions (medium, chopped, or Vidalia onions)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced or grated)
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream, or half Greek yogurt and half sour cream)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or frying pan heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium low heat.
- Add in the chopped 4 yellow onions and stir. Cover the pan and let the onions cook for 15-20 minutes. Stir the onions every 5 minutes until they have turned golden brown.
- Add in the 2 cloves garlic, stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the garlic has turned light golden. Remove from the heat.
- Carefully transfer the onion mixture from the pan and place onto a plate or bowl. Allow the onions to cool down completely.
- In a bowl combine the 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir together until well combined. Stir in the cooled onions until well combined.
- The dip can be served immediately or stored in the fridge for 15 minutes for the flavors to develop. Just before serving, stir the dip and season to taste with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve with chips, crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks to dip and enjoy!
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