French Onion Dip is a classic party favorite that turns simple ingredients into a creamy, savory appetizer everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re hosting friends for game day, putting together a holiday snack table, or looking for something delicious to serve before dinner, homemade onion dip is always a welcome addition. It’s rich, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with everything from potato chips to crisp fresh vegetables.
The wonderful thing about French onion dip is its versatility. Serve it with ridged potato chips for a traditional snack, crunchy crackers for an easy appetizer, or sliced carrots, celery, and bell peppers when you want something fresh alongside the creamy dip. It’s also a great addition to a casual appetizer spread with cheese, olives, and other finger foods.
For entertaining, I like having a few dependable kitchen tools ready to make preparation easier. A stainless steel mixing bowl is useful for combining the ingredients and preparing dips, dressings, and other appetizers. A sturdy bowl also makes it easy to mix everything together without making a mess on the counter.
This is the kind of appetizer that fits just about any occasion. Bring it out for football games, serve it at a backyard gathering, or add it to your holiday menu when guests arrive. You can prepare it ahead of time, keep it chilled until serving, and arrange your favorite dippers around it for a simple presentation.
If you’re planning an appetizer night, pair this French Onion Dip with other homemade favorites. Try it alongside Easy Mushroom Artichoke Dip or Queso Blanco Dip for a variety of flavors your guests can enjoy.
Homemade dips are an easy way to make entertaining feel special without complicated preparations. Keep this French Onion Dip in mind the next time you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s simple, familiar, and delicious.
Not what you are looking for? Try these other amazing Appetizer recipes:
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French Onion Dip
- Total Time: :45
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon red wine, optional
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth and red wine, if using. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and golden, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :35
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven / Stove Top