Joanna Gaines French Onion Dip Recipe

Easy and affordable, this simple recipe for French Onion Dip is ideal for party prepping and can be used in different ways throughout the week. Learn how to make the basic version, then use up any leftovers as a gourmet spread for burgers or sandwiches.

Joanna Gaines French Onion Dip Recipe Ingredients

• The Onions:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (yellow or sweet onion)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (for sautéing)
• The Creamy Base:
  • 1 cup sour cream (full fat is best)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (high quality)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for seasoning)

How To Make Joanna Gaines French Onion Dip Recipe

1. Caramelize: To begin the caramelization process, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions along with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook the onions, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes until they turn a deep, golden brown color and become very soft. Watch them closely so you do not burn them! If they start to brown too fast, lower the heat.
2. Cool down: Remove the skillet from the heat. Let the onions cool completely for about 10–15 minutes. This is crucial because adding hot onions to the dip will melt the mayonnaise and make the texture oily.
3. Mix the base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, white pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt until the base is completely smooth.
4. Combine: Stir the cooled, caramelized onions into the creamy mixture. Mix well to distribute the onions evenly so every bite has flavor.
5. Chill: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours before serving. This step is non-negotiable; it allows the onion flavor to permeate the entire dip and the texture to firm up.
6. Serve: Give the dip a final stir to fluff it up and serve immediately with your favorite chips.

Recipe Tips!

• Patience Pays Off: Don’t rush the onions! If you cook them on high heat, they will burn and taste bitter. Low and slow (medium heat) draws out the natural sugars, creating that signature sweet-savory flavor.
• White Pepper: Using white pepper gives the dip a sharp, earthy heat without leaving black specks, keeping the dip looking creamy and clean.
• Double Batch: This dip disappears fast! Since caramelizing onions takes time, consider doubling the onion amount. You can freeze the extra caramelized onions for later use or make a double batch of dip!
• The Resting Period: The dip tastes good immediately, but it tastes phenomenal after 2 hours. The salt dissolves, the garlic blooms, and the onion sweetness spreads through the sour cream.

What To Serve With Joanna Gaines French Onion Dip Recipe?

This Joanna Gaines French Onion Dip Recipe is the queen of the chip bowl! A sturdy Ruffled Potato Chip is the classic vehicle for scooping up thick dip. For a healthier crunch, serve with a platter of Carrot Sticks, cucumber rounds, and bell pepper strips! If you want to get fancy, it tastes incredible spread on a Burger or used as a dip for warm French Fries!

How To Store Joanna Gaines French Onion Dip Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It may separate slightly; just give it a quick stir before serving.
• Make Ahead: You can caramelize the onions up to 3 days in advance and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to mix the dip.
• Freeze: Do not freeze! Mayonnaise and sour cream break and curdle when frozen, destroying the texture.

Joanna Gaines French Onion Dip Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 151 kcal
• Fat: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Protein: 1g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (about 2 tbsp).

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