Golden, caramelized onions are combined with cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream for a flavorful and creamy French onion dip. You'll never go back to the canned or jarred stuff again!
Ingredients
2Tablespoonsolive oil
3cupsdiced sweet onion
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoongranulated sugar
½teaspoonblack pepper
1 ½cupsmayonnaise
8ouncescream cheesesoftened
½cupsour cream
1clovegarlicfinely minced
fresh sliced chives for garnishoptional
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, sugar, and pepper. Cook, occasionally stirring, for 2 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the onions are golden brown (about 20-25 minutes). Take off the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, whip together the mayonnaise, cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic until smooth with an electric hand mixer.
Add the cooled onions and stir them in. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours (overnight is best) so the flavors can meld.
Serve with chips or your favorite dippers and add a garnish of chives if desired.
Notes
This dip is best when chilled overnight to let the flavors come together. It will not be as flavorful if it's served the same day it's made.
If you don't like raw garlic in dip, use garlic powder instead. Use ¼ teaspoon per clove of garlic.
Serve dip with wavy potato chips, wheat thins, or veggies.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.