homemade french onion dip

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116 Pinches
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Feb 6, 2013

Mmmmmmmmm! Better than that very salty fake soup dip!

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prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, unsalted, room temperature
  • 2 pounds vidalia onions, finely chopped
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 4 ounces mayonnaise

How To Make homemade french onion dip

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onions, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper & cayenne & cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low & continue to cook until onions are golden brown, another 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add 2 tbsp water to skillet & cook, scraping up browned bits & until water evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add remaining water & cook until onions are caramelized & water has evaporated, another 5 mintues. Remove from heat & stir in vinegar. Transfer to a bowl & let cool, 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add sour cream & mayonnaise to onion mixture; stir to combine. Season with salt & pepper & refrigerate 1 hour for flavors to marry. Enjoy!

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