There is one thing that all of my friends know about me and it is this — if there is an occasion where chips and dip are welcome, I’m bringing French Onion Dip. Always. Whether it’s a party, or camping, or a casual backyard BBQ, it’s perfect snacking and I’ll choose it over chips and salsa any day. I have loved it for as long as I can remember so I’ve had some time to develop some opinions on the matter — they are: I, for whatever reason, do not love the stuff that comes pre-made in a jar or a tub. I do love when you make it from a mix. I prefer two specific brands. And I think it’s best when there is both sour cream and mayo involved.
I know what I like when it comes to French Onion Dip, but I got to thinking, what if I could just easily make it myself? I’ve made from scratch versions involving slowly caramelized onions before… but this is not that. This is a stand-in for that lovely seasoning packet dip, made from a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry, and it tastes just as delicious.
If my dad has potato chips, he insists on having French onion dip. I remember him going to the store and selecting a certain brand—it had to be that specific brand or it was no good. If the store didn’t carry it, it was pretty much the end of the world.
When I was a teenager and beginning to take a serious interest in cooking and nutrition, I thought to myself that there must be a way to make my dad’s beloved French onion dip more healthy. The ingredient list on the store-bought version was long and complicated. My dad insisted that, to make the party dip at home, you had to buy dried onion soup mix. The mix was filled with just as many unpronounceable ingredients as the dip itself, so I thought it was a hopeless business.
I tried my hand at making caramelized sweet onion dips. They were delicious, but a completely different flavor than the dip my dad loved. Then, I decided to simplify things and just throw some herbs and spices into sour cream (or your substitute for sour cream). To my surprise, it tasted very close to the pre-packaged dip. My dad even commented on how good it was.
True, this dip isn’t an exact replica of store-bought French onion dip. But mine doesn’t contain MSG. And it’s quite similar, in my opinion. Plus, it’s super, super easy to mix up.
Making your own French onion dip is a lot simpler than you think. Simply stir some dried herbs and spices into sour cream, and you have a delicious, addicting healthy snack.
Ingredients:
1 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. dried chopped onion…
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