Homemade French Onion Dip (One Pot)

The best, quick, easy, creamy French onion dip recipe from scratch, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop in 20 minutes. Packed with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, caramelized onions. Also known as caramelized onion dip.

Homemade dips like Creamy Dill Dip (One Bowl), Easy Queso Dip (One Pot), and Spinach Artichoke Dip (One Bowl) always taste so much better than store-bought versions. They are full of fresh and fragrant ingredients that you know the names of, and today's recipe in no exception. They are so delicious that your family and guests will be begging for the recipe.

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• Key ingredients
• Variations
• How to make easy one pot french onion dip recipe from scratch?
• What to serve with this?
• Tips and techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More one pot appetizers
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• Onions- They need to be thinly sliced for the dip.
• Butter- This will need to be melted and used for sauteing.
• Sour cream- Full fat has the best flavor and texture.
• Mayonnaise- Adds a subtle tangy taste.
• Cream cheese- Not just for cheesecakes and bagels.
• Parsley- Remember, for garnish, fresh is best.
• Spices- Including salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Variations

• Try different onions- Such as yellow, white or red onions. Each of them have a slightly different flavor. Vidalia onion dip is awesome!
• Hot onion dip- Heat it in the microwave and serve it warm. Some dips, including this Easy Queso Dip (One Pot) is delicious warm.
• Bake it- Top the prepared dip with lots of shredded cheese. Broil it in the oven until melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
• Add bacon- For a salty and delicious flavor addition. If you are a bacon lover like I am, you will want to check out these Bacon Wrapped Smokies (One Pan) as well.
• Try different spice combos- Change things up a little with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, SeasonAll, and other spices to switch up the flavor.
• Make it spicy- Add red chili flakes or diced jalapenos or even hot sauce.
• Try plain full fat Greek yogurt- Instead of the sour cream for a different overall flavor and texture. That's what I use in my Easy Tzatziki Sauce (One Bowl) for the best flavor.

How to make easy one pot french onion dip recipe from scratch?

1. Saute onions- In melted butter until golden brown. Cool.
2. Mix in remaining ingredients- This includes mayo, sour cream, cream cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder.
3. Cover and chill- In fridge to allow flavors to deepen.
4. Garnish- With parsley or chives and enjoy.

What to serve with this?

• Enjoy it as an appetizer with crispy snacks like crackers, potato chips, pita chips, pretzels.
• A big plate of fresh vegetables is a classic choice. Try carrots, celery, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, snap peas. Make sure veggies are fresh, and sturdy, which makes dipping easier.
• Bread is incredible. Try toasted crostini, soft pretzels, puff pastry, breadsticks, garlic bread, dinner rolls.
• Meat could be another side option. Try nuggets, mini meatballs, smokies or hot dogs, sausage bites, meat puffs. They are incredible for dipping these Garlic Butter Steak Bites (One Pot) as well as these Bacon Wrapped Smokies (One Pan).
• This also tastes great as a topping on baked or grilled chicken, steak, salmon for added flavor. You can even use it as a marinade.
• Thin it down with milk and use it as a salad dressing on your favorite green salad or potato salad. You can even mix it into these Creamy Mashed Potatoes (One Pot).

Tips and techniques

• Use full fat ingredients- This will make your dip the creamiest and most flavorful.
• Thin it out- If the dip is too thick just mix in a little milk or heavy cream.
• If it's too thin- Then mix in more cream cheese.
• Serve a crowd– Double all the ingredients to make a bigger batch for a party.
• Adjust spices- To match your personal preference.
• Try other garnish options- Such as rosemary, thyme, basil, green onions or cilantro. Fresh is best.
• Use unsalted butter- Otherwise the dip may become too salty to enjoy.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Refrigerate- You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Freeze- It’s is best served fresh. When it is frozen and then thawed, the fats will separate and the dip will become watery.
• Make ahead- Make it a day in advance and keep it chilled in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
• Reheat- If you'd like it warm, put it in the microwave to heat it up.

More one pot appetizers

• Homemade Veggie Dip (One Bowl)
• Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (One Pot)
• Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip (One Bowl)
• Onion Fritters (Pakora)
• Potato Fritters (Aloo Pakora)

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