Classic French Onion Dip Recipes

HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION DIP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a fry pan over medium heat.
• Add the onions, salt, pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Then reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The onions should be sweet and golden. Remove from stove and allow to cool.
• Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayo in a bowl, mix until smooth (use microwave in 10 sec bursts if needed to assist)
• Add the caramelised onions. Mix until just combined. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavours to develope, overnight is better!
• Serve at room temperature, garnished with chopped chives if desired. Best served with crinkle cut plain potato chips!

FRENCH ONION DIP FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook and stir until the onions are caramelized to a nice golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove the onions from the heat and cool.
• Mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, white pepper, and remaining kosher salt. Stir in the onions when they are cool. Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours before serving.

ONION DIP FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• In a saute pan over medium heat add oil, heat and add onions and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Mix the rest of the ingredients, and then add the cooled onions. Refrigerate and stir again before serving.

CREAMY FRENCH ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned and caramelized, 15 to 18 minutes. If garlic begins to brown too much, add a few tablespoons water and continue cooking.
• Allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Add cottage cheese, thyme, and marjoram; puree again until smooth. Stir in chopped chives.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate dip for at least 1 hour or more to give the flavors time to combine.

FRENCH DIP CLASSIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lower-third position.
• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season meat with salt and pepper and brown on both sides, 8 minutes total. Remove meat to a plate.
• Saute onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in Dutch oven until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and continue to cook, 1 minute more. Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan. Reduce liquid by half.
• Return chuck roast to Dutch oven along with 2 cups chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to oven. Roast, basting a few times, until meat is fork-tender, about 3 hours.
• Transfer meat to a baking dish and shred using two forks. Strain liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a small saucepan, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Add remaining 1 cup chicken stock to saucepan and keep warm on stovetop until ready to serve.
• Preheat broiler. Slice baguette lengthwise, drizzle with oil, and place on a baking sheet. Top with shredded meat and Swiss cheese and broil until cheese is bubbly, about 2 minutes.
• Cut sandwich into six portions and serve immediately with a bowl of dipping sauce on the side.

HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook, stirring often, until soft, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• Add Worcestershire sauce and stir to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir sour cream, mayonnaise, cayenne, and black pepper together in a serving bowl. Stir in the cooled onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

EASY FRENCH ONION DIP

Steps:

• Combine water, dried onion, and bouillon in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
• Add sour cream, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.