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Homemade French Onion Dip

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Homemade French onion dip made with flavorful caramelized onions only requires a few simple ingredients!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Author Annalise Sandberg

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter (½ stick, 4 tablespoons)
  • 2 sweet onions , thinly sliced
  • About 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • About ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Chopped chives , for garnish (optional)
  • Chips, crackers or toasted baguette slices , for serving

Instructions

  • In sauté pan set over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, salt and pepper. Cook until caramelized, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally as needed. If onions begin to burn, turn down heat.
  • Stir in brown sugar and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • In food processor, pulse onions, cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put dip into bowl and serve right away or chill until ready to serve. Dip will keep in the fridge for about a week.
  • Top with chives before serving, if desired.