Homemade French Onion Dip
Servings: 6
Calories: 211kcal
With this easy Homemade French Onion Dip recipe, there's no need to buy the store-bought variety any more. Not only do you know what's going into your dip, flavour and texture are taken to the next level with a topping made from caramelised balsamic onion. Serve with other cold cuts and crusty bread, or as part of a charcuterie board. This recipe is ideal for easy entertaining and will impress your guests.
Ingredients
French Onion Dip
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large brown onions, finely diced
- 250 g cream cheese block, room temperature
- 125 g sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
Caramelised Balsamic Onion Topping
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large red onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
Instructions
French Onion Dip
- Cook the onion – Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium–low heat. Add the onion and cook for 5–8 minutes until the onion is translucent and soft. Set aside to cool.
- Combine all the dip ingredients – Place the cooked onion, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Caramelised Balsamic Onion Topping
- Place the ingredients in a pan – In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil on the lowest heat. Add the onion, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and salt.
- Caramelise the onion – Cook for 10–15 minutes until the onion turns a glossy, deep, caramelised colour. If the onion begins to stick, add 1 teaspoon of water to the pan.
- Cool and serve – Allow to cool and serve topped on the French onion dip.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD AND LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Refrigerate the French Onion Dip and Caramelised Balsamic Topping separately. Not suitable to freeze.Nutrition Facts
Homemade French Onion Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
211
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
895
mg
39
%
Potassium
268
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
232
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
190
mg
19
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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