How to make homemade French onion dip

Name: How to make homemade French onion dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 160 min
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 2½ cup diced onions, about 2-3 (brown, yellow or white); ¾ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 4 oz cream cheese (cold), cut into cubes; ¼ cup whole egg mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream (full fat preferred); unit good quality plain crinkle-cut potato chips

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You could combine Lipton onion soup mix with sour cream to make French onion dip in a pinch, but this homemade version is loads better.

Dean Richards recommends making this dip the night before you plan on serving it. That way the flavors marinate and the dip is properly chilled.

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Start by caramelizing your onions low and slow. This process takes 25-30 minutes, but it’s absolutely worth it. Then add the caramelized onions to a mixture of cream cheese, sour cream and mayo. Full-fat sour cream is best, but you could use low-fat or even yogurt.

Serve the dip with plain crinkle-cut potato chips for a decadent snack perfect for Super Bowl or any get-together.

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Directions

French Onion Dip

Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add onions, salt, pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are sweet and golden. Remove from stove and allow to cool.
TIP: Caramelizing slowly brings out sweetness.
Place cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
Add caramelized onions and mix until just combined.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
TIP: Overnight chilling enhances taste.
Serve at room temperature, garnished with chopped chives if desired, alongside crinkle-cut potato chips.

Co-authors: Suzanne Burnette

Published: January 13, 2026

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