Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of making your own Homemade French Onion Dip from scratch. Caramelized onions blended with creamy sour cream and a hint of smoky paprika create a dip that’s perfect for any gathering or snack time.
Ingredients
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Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Dip Base:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly until golden and caramelized. Stir in sugar and balsamic vinegar.
- Prepare the Dip Base: In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Blend in cooled caramelized onions.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- This dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
