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A white bowl filled with creamy dip seasoned with Thai spice blend and garnished with chopped herbs, placed on a wooden board next to ridged potato chips and a yellow cloth on a marble surface.

Homemade French Onion Dip

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This French onion dip is a creamy, savory appetizer made with sour cream, dried minced onion, and pantry spices. It comes together in minutes and is perfect for chips, fresh vegetables, or a sandwich spread.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword dip, homemade french onion dip, party food
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 10 (about 3 tablespoons per serving)
Calories 95
Author Gina Dickson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces sour cream 1 pint container
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon base such as Better Than Bouillon; substitute 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce if needed
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried minced onions
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

Instructions

Mix the Base

  • Whisk together the sour cream, soy sauce, and beef bouillon base in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and fully combined.
    16 ounces sour cream, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon beef bouillon base
    Sour cream soy sauce and bouillon in a bowl being ready to whisk

Add the Seasonings

  • Add the dried minced onions, dried parsley, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, cornstarch, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well until everything is evenly mixed throughout the dip.
    2 1/2 tablespoons dried minced onions, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
    Seasonings to make french onion dip recipe sprinkled on top of sour cream mixture

Chill

  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This rest time allows the dried onions to soften and absorb the moisture, which thickens the dip and lets the flavors come together.

Serve

  • Give the dip a quick stir before serving.
  • Serve chilled with chips or fresh vegetables.

Notes

Chill Time

This dip needs at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving. Do not skip this step — the dip will be thin and the flavors will not have time to develop. You can make it the night before and it will taste even better the next day.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days. Stir before serving if it has been sitting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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