Serving a bowl of French onion dip with potato chips or crunchy vegetables is a must-have appetizer for parties and game days.
ingredient
- 4 cups finely chopped yellow onions, or sweet onions
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chives
Directions
- Melt the Butter – Set a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Melt the butter then add olive oil, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper. Stir to combine.
- Caramelize the Onions – Immediately add in the onions and stir to coat. Saute while frequently stirring until they begin to soften and lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking while frequently stirring until evenly browned, 10 minutes.
- Deglaze the Pan – Add 2 tablespoons of water, stir and scrape to deglaze the pan—Cook for 5 minutes. Add the remaining water and deglaze again, cook until brown, 5 minutes.
- Saute the Garlic – Add the garlic and frequently stir until fragrant and the onions turn deep brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Let it Cool – Add the caramelized onions to a medium bowl, then transfer to a refrigerator until cool, about 10 minutes.
- Mix the Dip – To the medium bowl, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir together until smooth. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve – Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped chives. Serve with chips or vegetables.
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