French Onion Dip
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(3)
Ingredients
4 cups
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 3 medium yellow or white onions, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups light sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large heavy-bottomed stockpot or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté, stirring every 2-3 minutes for about 30 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized to a deep golden brown color. (If the bottom of the pan starts to burn, just add in a tablespoon or so of water at a time.)
Step 2
Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat and transfer the onion mixture to a medium mixing bowl. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until the onions reach room temperature.
Step 3
Set aside a few tablespoons of the onion mixture, which we will use later as a topping. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of caramelized onions, and stir until evenly combined.
Step 4
Taste and season with additional salt and pepper and extra Worcestershire, if need be.
Step 5
Serve immediately, topped with the reserved caramelized onions and extra chives, if desired. Or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
*Recipe adapted in January 2015.
Feel free to use mayo, cream cheese, or plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, or a combination of any creamy base ingredients.
You can try different herbs like rosemary, tarragon, parsley, sage, or basil.
For extra spice, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Use vegan Worcestershire sauce for a vegetarian version.
A splash of white wine can balance out the flavors.
Adding chicken to the dip is also a delicious variation.
