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How to Make French Onion Dip

How to Make French Onion Dip with caramelized onions and balsamic vinegar. Healthier and tastier because it's made from scratch (unlike the soup mix). Perfect for dipping potato chips or a crusty loaf at your next Super Bowl party or bbq.
Course Appetizer, Dips
Cuisine American
Keyword French Onion Dip Recipe, How to Make French Onion Dip, Sour Cream Onion Dip
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh Thyme leaves
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • cups Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • cups Mayo
  • Garnish with chives

Instructions

  • Sauté the onions and garlic in oil for about 10 minutes until they start to caramelize golden brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper, thyme, and a bay leaf. Simmer for about 10 more minutes until it starts to thicken and further reduce. Remove from heat and cool in fridge before proceeding.
  • Mix the caramelized onions with the sour cream and mayo. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Notes

This recipe can be made in advance, allowing the flavors to meld together. Keep refrigerated until you're ready to serve.