French Onion Dip

This Creamy French Onion Dip Recipe is quick and packed with flavor! It’s easy and tastier than store bought.

Looking for a fun and creamy dip that’s easy to make for your guests? try that Homemade Onion Dip Recipe! Of course, you can easily take a bath in the store. But making this classic dip at home takes it to a new level. The taste is fresh, hearty, rich and flavorful: ideal for drowning in salty potato chips or crunchy vegetables. Here’s what you should know about this classic fries dip.

Where does french onion sauce come from?

French onion dip is a classic American dip invented in 1954 and made with sour cream, chopped onions, and other condiments. The original chef or cook (unknown) combined sour cream and a packet of Instant French Onion Soup Mix to create this famous dip, hence the name. It caught on and has been a popular dip for french fries since the 1960s.

And as you might have guessed: no, it’s not French! It gets its name simply from the soup mix.

Ingredients for the French onion dip

Modern French onion dip recipes have evolved beyond instant soups, but there is no standard. Some home cooks like to make this with caramelized onions, but store-bought versions often include some type of fresh or dried onion, garlic, and savory condiments like Worcestershire sauce.

For our twist on the classic dip, we took a jar of French onion dip from the store and recreated the flavor with spices, spices, and chives. (Because really, who wants to spend 45 minutes caramelizing onions for this dip? Here’s what you need:

• Greek yogurt or sour cream
• mayonnaise
• Dried chopped onion
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• Worcester sauce
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• fresh chives
• salt and pepper

Greek yogurt vs. sour cream

For creamy dips like the classic veggie dip, we prefer to use Greek yoghurt instead of sour cream. Why? Greek yogurt has major health benefits: it’s high in protein, contains probiotics for gut health, and has only 30% of the calories of the same amount of sour cream. The flavor is tangy and lighter than sour cream, and it makes a great dip when paired with some mayonnaise (for richness and savory flavor).

If you like, you can of course also use sour cream! The dip will have a richer flavor. If desired, you can replace the entire amount of Greek yogurt and mayo with sour cream (2 cups) or just substitute the yogurt and keep the mayo.

store leftovers

This French Onion Dip keeps well in the fridge. Make it and serve right away, or you can make it ahead of time and eat it all week. It has the best flavor for 5 days after making it, but you can extend it up to 10 days if you wish. Be sure to stir before serving!

How to serve french onion dip

Best way to serve French onion dip? With potato chips. This classic potato chip dip just isn’t made for tortilla chips or crackers. Potato chips all the way! If you wish, you can also serve it with vegetable sticks: we prefer it with carrots, celery and strips of peppers. What’s your favorite way to serve this classic dip?

More dip recipes

Dips are perfect for parties, snacks, and lunches all week long! Here are some of our favorite dip recipes to try:

This French Onion Dip Recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten free.