French Onion Dip Recipe
Making caramelized onions from scratch is easier than you think. The rich depth of flavor they add to a homemade French onion dip will put those store-bought varieties to shame.
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet onions
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup vegetable stock chicken stock, wine, (white or red) or water can also be used.
- 8 oz sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
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Instructions
- Peel the outer layers off the onions, then slice them down into ¼-inch slices.*For diced onions chop the onions after slicing them
- Add the onions to a large bowl and season them with the sea salt. Set the onions aside and allow them to marinate for 60 minutes at room temperature.
- Place a large frying pan (or skillet) over medium heat.
- When the pan is hot add the butter and olive oil to the pan.
- When the butter has melted, add the onions and the macerating liquid to the pan.m the pan.
- Let the onions cook, stirring frequently for 20-25 minutes
- When the onions have caramelized and nicely browned, pour the vegetable stock into the mixture. This will deglaze the pan.*Chicken stock, wine (white or red), or water can be used instead of the vegetable stock.*Stir the onions around. making sure to get all of the brown, crunchy parts mixed in from the frying pan. The crunchy parts add flavor to the onions.
- When the liquid has been absorbed remove the pan from the heat. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sauteed onions from the pan.
- Let the onions cool for 10 minutes before mixing them with the dip ingredients.
- Add the sour cream and cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer until mostly smooth.
- Add the cooled caramelized onions to the sour cream mixture.
- Fold the onions into the mixture with a rubber spatula *reserve a small amount for garnishing the dip.
- Add the minced garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice to the mixture. and mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer until completely smooth.
- Cover with cling wrap and refrigerator for at least 60 minutes for the flavors to combine.
- Garnish with the reserved caramelized onions and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 434mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 681IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 0.5mg
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