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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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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
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.
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 French dip sauce made of? ›
For the au jus: Combine the onion soup, beef broth, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and 3/4 cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Taste and season with pepper and more salt if needed.
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.
How long does homemade French Onion Dip last? ›
Make-Ahead: This is a great dip to make the day before a party because it gets better as it is refrigerated! For the best flavor and texture, serve within 24 hours of making the dip. Storage: If you have leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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 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 ...
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*.
What is in Heluva good dip? ›
Nutrition Facts
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.
The date printed on the container is an “unopened” date - meaning the dip will stay fresh if unopened until that date. 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.
How do you deepen the flavor of French onion soup? ›
A few sprigs of thyme and a bay leaf elevate the soup even more, but I take it a step further, adding a splash of fish sauce for complexity and depth—don't worry, it won't taste fishy—and a hit of cider vinegar to balance some of that oniony sweetness.
Why is my French onion dip grainy? ›
Storing. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Unfortunately, the dip can't be frozen because the texture will change after defrosting. Once the sour cream defrosts, it becomes grainy and not as creamy as before.
How do I make my dip thicker? ›
Combine equal parts cornstarch and cold water. Stir together until smooth. Pour into your sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring continually, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Test the sauce with a spoon.
What is French onion made of? ›
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 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 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.
