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 dip or 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!
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Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Stir dry ingredients together.2 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoon dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ¾ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon celery seed
- Pour spices into the sour cream; mix well.2 cups sour cream
- 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.
Very good and less calories with Greek yogurt
That’s an option for those interested!
Why is there turmeric in the recipe. I find it rather over powering in other things I have made. This recipe sounds more like what I am looking for. My oldest daughter is super sensitive to MSG and it is in most store bought chip dips. Thank you. Jeri
Feel free to omit the turmeric and customize the spices however you want them!
Good recipe! Only change I would make is leave out the turmeric or cut the amount in half.
Feel free to make it your own! 🙂
I made this for the first time today. It was delicious!! Thank you for sharing this recipe !!
You’re welcome, glad you loved it! 🙂
Can you store the dry ingredients? and if so for how long?
Sure! If kept airtight, I would think it would last for months.
Hi! I’m just curious about the serving size. It says that it makes 12 servings, but the actual serving size itself says “1 grams”. Was this meant to be 10 grams?
I do believe I’ve fixed that! Thanks.
This recipe is really awesome. I would not change a thing. Thank you so much for sharing.
Great to hear!
Instead of dried onions and onion powder, I love using finely minced fresh green onions (scallions) and a few finely minced fresh chives (less, if dried.) Also, dried roasted garlic gives such a great flavor. And Greek yogurt instead of sour cream! Mmmm — I can hardly wait for Thanksgiving apps!
Love it! I have tried several recipes and always was disappointed until this one. Now I can satisfy my craving without subjecting myself to an allergic reaction from MSG! Thank you so much!
Awesome!!
Great for snacking! Super tasty.
very interesting recipe.
Try substituting crushed garlic and finely grated onions for powders. Itʻs amazing what a difference in makes in the richness of the taste.
I’ll bet it does!
Absolutely!!! A weak sister, without!
No MSG! Woo Hoo!
Love it!