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    Home · Recipes · Dips · French Onion Dip Recipe

    September 3, 2017

    French Onion Dip Recipe

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    An easy homemade French onion dip recipe featuring sautéed onions and crispy bacon! This onion dip is guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties, potlucks and backyard BBQ's!

    French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onion and Bacon in a small white bowl sitting on top of a woven placemat. Sweet potato and lays chips are scattered around the dip.

    I am always on the hunt for a dip that's simple enough to make, yet tasty enough to keep my guests coming back for more. This French onion dip recipe with bacon meets both of those requirements and then some. Think French onion dip with cream cheese and bacon. How can that be bad? Simply put -- it can't.

    This recipe takes French onion dip to the next level and was created to impress your guests. Rather than using a packet of dried spices (or really, just dried spices in general), this recipe incorporates real ingredients like slow-cooked onions and thick-cut bacon. Real ingredients often equals real big flavor. This recipe is no exception.

    You can pull out this dip any time of year, and it's great for backyard BBQ's in the summertime and absolutely perfect for fall entertaining alongside some spicy sweet potato chips.

    An overhead shot of French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onion and Bacon sitting on top of a woven placemat. Sweet potato and lays chips are scattered around the dip.

    THE VERY BEST FRENCH ONION DIP RECIPE

    So how do you make a french onion dip from scratch? It's really quite easy, and it begins just the way one thinks it might -- with onions. Most French onion dips will call for a mix of sour cream, dried onions, and onion powder. It's a tangy, savory dip perfect for dipping classic potato chips and kettle chips.

    A FRENCH ONION DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE

    For a french onion dip recipe with a little more body and a whole lot more flavor, I've incorporated not only cream cheese into the mix but real, caramelized onions and crispy, thick-cut bacon.

    This souped-up French onion dip recipe begins with pan-seared bacon. Then, onions are sautéed in the leftover bacon fat until softened and extra sweet. They are mixed into the base of the dip which (in this case) consists of sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. The sour cream gives the dip its signature tang, cream cheese adds body, and the mayonnaise keeps it nice and smooth.

    The secret weapon flavor bomb comes in the form of a ½ teaspoon, but though it is small, it is mighty. Smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky note to this dip, takes savory to the next level, and pairs perfectly with caramelized onions and bacon.

    A close up shot of a hand holding a potato chip with French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onion and Bacon.

    It's a French onion dip souped up with cream cheese and bacon, and the reward far exceeds the amount of labor involved: A little sautéing, and a moment of mixing is all it takes.

    A close up shot of French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onion and Bacon in a small white bowl. In the background there are sweet potato and lays chips scattered around the bowl.

    I've served this dip countless times now, and it is a surefire crowd pleaser, always bringing in an abundance of compliments, and going out with an empty bowl. Serve with sturdy sweet potato or kettle cooked chips, and enjoy!

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    French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onion and Bacon
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    French Onion Dip Recipe with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    20 mins
     

    An easy homemade French onion dip recipe featuring sautéed onions and crispy bacon! 

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: french onion dip recipe
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 160 kcal
    Author: Kelly Anthony
    Ingredients
    • 3 Slices Thick-Cut Bacon diced
    • 2 tablespoons  Canola Oil
    • 2 Yellow Onions cut at a small dice
    • 8 ounces  Cream Cheese  room temperature
    • ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons Sour Cream
    • 2 tablespoons  Mayonnaise
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon  Smoked Paprika
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon  Kosher Salt
    • 1⁄4 teaspoon  Black Pepper
    Instructions
    1. Sauté the bacon in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Turn off the heat. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving behind the grease. 

    2. Add oil and place the pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 15 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

    3. In the meantime, add the cream cheese to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, whip the cream cheese until it appears smooth. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, and again on medium speed, mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the bacon and onions.
    Nutrition Facts
    French Onion Dip Recipe with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 160 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Cholesterol 31mg10%
    Sodium 141mg6%
    Potassium 79mg2%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 335IU7%
    Vitamin C 1.3mg2%
    Calcium 30mg3%
    Iron 0.2mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Serve alongside kettle chips, sweet potato chips or crudités. Enjoy!

    Would pair well with:

    Ice Cold Beer, Bloody Marys, Game Day Meat and Cheese Tray, Grilled Chicken and Pimento Cheese Sandwiches, Kielbasa Dogs, Skillet Cheeseburgers

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