This homemade French onion dip recipe fulfills the need to snack! Add your favorite cut veggies or chips and satisfy a craving.
Be sure to try my family’s favorite green onion dipor this easy cream cheese dip, too!
Whether it be at a football game, family get-together, tailgating, or just to snack on at home, French onion dip with chips is always a favorite to indulge in.
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French Onion Dip is a Crowd Pleaser
Unfortunately, most store-bought dips — including the beloved onion dip in the blue packet — contain MSG, dextrose, the questionable “spices” ingredient, and GMOs.
For someone who is consciously trying to eat better and eliminate processed ingredients, this could prove to be an issue — especially when even organic versions contain maltodextrin.
Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice quality of ingredients and taste in order to enjoy your favorite dip!
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Ingredients
Sour cream—Look for a clean brand at the store or you can also make your own with just two ingredients.
Onion—I use onion powder and the minced, dried onion bits.
Seasonings—When you read the list, it is very similar to a ranch seasoning. But this is so much healthier than a packet and you can customize everything. These are basic spices I urge you to keep in your pantry for all of your cooking.
How to Make French Onion Dip
Combine the spices so they are mixed well.
Stir into the sour cream and then chill for at least an hour. This allows the flavors to develop and the onions to soften up.
FAQs
Will this taste like store-bought dip?
No – and that’s the good part!This homemade dip recipe is bursting with true, authentic flavor. The kind you get when using fresh spices.It’s much prettier too; the added turmeric turns the dip a light yellow hue with green flecks of parsley and celery seed.
How do I store this dip?
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You may see some separation but just stir it back in before serving.
Serving French Onion Dip
Try this with your favorite sturdy potato chip, sweet potato chips, or veggie sticks.
Here’s to better ingredients and eating real food flavors that taste a million times better than store-bought!
30+ DIY Condiments to Make at Home
This French onion dip is just one great condiment you can make yourself! Why not try your hand at making more?
Making sour cream at home requires just two ingredients — and a little bit of patience. It’s great to make in a pinch to avoid a trip to the store, and DIYing can really cut down on the number of plastic tubs you bring home. Get the recipe here.
You might be surprised to discover just how easy it is to make mustard at home! Another two ingredient recipe, this one has many variations to suit your taste buds. Get the recipe here.
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Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe
Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Be the life of the party with this dip - you won't be including any sketchy ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2teaspoononion powder
- 2teaspoondried minced onion
- 1teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¾teaspoonpepper
- ½teaspoonground turmeric
- ½teaspooncelery seed
Instructions
- Stirdry ingredients together. Pour spicesinto the sour cream; mix well.
- Let dip sit in the refrigerator for an hour so the flavors can come together.Serve with chips or chopped veggies.
Notes
Store this dip in the fridge for up to five days. If there is any separation, stir the dip before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 11Serving Size: 3 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 84Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 193mgCarbohydrates: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
Originally published in September 2015; this post has been updated.
About the author:Loriel is on a journey to a more natural life and hopes to inspire those around her by writing about her stories on her blog Naturally Loriel. She lives an abundant life with her husband Scott, toddler Andrew, a crazy little Lilly cat and a flock of 8 chickens. She’s a dreamer of self-sufficiency, a lover of all things sweet, and has a knack for story-telling.
