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french onion dip recipe easy
- Total Time: 110 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A homemade French onion dip elevated with roasted garlic and a sweet balsamic swirl, offering a deeply savory and complex flavor far superior to store-bought versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900g large yellow onions, uniformly sliced thin
- 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 225g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 450g full-fat sour cream
- 60ml mayonnaise
- 120ml balsamic vinegar
- 60ml vegetable broth
- 45ml olive oil, divided
- 15g unsalted butter
- 5g granulated sugar
- 2.5g sea salt
- 0.5g freshly ground black pepper
- 15g fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the 6 unpeeled garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap loosely in aluminum foil. Roast for 20-25 minutes until very soft. Let cool slightly, then peel and mash into a paste.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 45-60 minutes until deep golden brown, soft, and sweet. Stir in the mashed roasted garlic for the last 5 minutes.
- Deglaze and Cool: Pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom and simmer for 1-2 minutes until all the liquid evaporates. Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl and let cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare the Balsamic Glaze: Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half and slightly thickened. Let cool completely.
- Combine the Dip Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat with a whisk until smooth. Fold in the cooled caramelized onion and roasted garlic mixture until just incorporated.
- Chill and Finish with Balsamic Swirl: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the dip to firm up. Just before serving, drizzle with the cooled balsamic glaze and sprinkle with fresh chopped chives.
Notes
Chilling the dip for at least 2 hours is essential for the flavors to develop and the texture to firm up. Use full-fat sour cream and cream cheese for the best results and a thick, rich texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (60g)
- Calories: 217 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg