Homemade French Onion Dip
Homemade French Onion Dip
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- as needed water, for deglazing
For the Dip
- 16 ounces sour cream, or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, thinly sliced (or dried chives)
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the onions. Place the sliced onions in a large pot or pan, ensuring they almost crowd the vessel. Add the olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the onions over low heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until they caramelize to a deep brown color and a 'fond' (browned bits) begins to form on the bottom of the pot.
⏱️ 50 min
- 3
Deglaze the pot by adding a small splash of water (or wine, if preferred). Scrape the fond from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook, allowing the water to evaporate, and repeat the deglazing process as many times as necessary to achieve the desired dark caramelization of the onions without burning them. This may take several repetitions over 5-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Once the onions are deeply caramelized, add the minced garlic cloves and fresh thyme leaves to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour in the balsamic vinegar and cook for approximately 20 to 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until it has reduced and coats the onions.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Transfer the caramelized onion mixture onto a cutting board. Mince the mixture finely until it forms a paste-like consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
In a mixing bowl, combine the caramelized onion paste, onion powder, thinly sliced fresh chives (or dried chives), and a pinch of kosher salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add the 16-ounce container of sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Whisk all ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
For the best flavor, cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite crackers or dippers.
⏱️ 30 min
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Homemade French Onion Dip
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- as needed water, for deglazing
For the Dip
- 16 ounces sour cream, or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, thinly sliced (or dried chives)
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the onions. Place the sliced onions in a large pot or pan, ensuring they almost crowd the vessel. Add the olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the onions over low heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until they caramelize to a deep brown color and a 'fond' (browned bits) begins to form on the bottom of the pot.
⏱️ 50 min - 3
Deglaze the pot by adding a small splash of water (or wine, if preferred). Scrape the fond from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook, allowing the water to evaporate, and repeat the deglazing process as many times as necessary to achieve the desired dark caramelization of the onions without burning them. This may take several repetitions over 5-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Once the onions are deeply caramelized, add the minced garlic cloves and fresh thyme leaves to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour in the balsamic vinegar and cook for approximately 20 to 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until it has reduced and coats the onions.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Transfer the caramelized onion mixture onto a cutting board. Mince the mixture finely until it forms a paste-like consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
In a mixing bowl, combine the caramelized onion paste, onion powder, thinly sliced fresh chives (or dried chives), and a pinch of kosher salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add the 16-ounce container of sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Whisk all ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
For the best flavor, cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite crackers or dippers.
⏱️ 30 min