Ahhh yes — Baked French Onion Dip 🧅🧀 — that golden, bubbly, caramelized dream. Perfect for chips, veggies, or just straight from the pan with a spoon.
Here’s a classic, foolproof version that hits all the right savory notes.
Baked French Onion Dip
Ingredients
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3 tbsp butter
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelize)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese (plus extra for topping)
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1) Caramelize the onions
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
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Add onions, sugar, and salt.
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Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, 25–30 minutes, until deeply golden and sweet.
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Stir in Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Cool slightly.
2) Make the dip base
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo until smooth.
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Stir in the caramelized onions and cheese. Season with pepper.
3) Bake
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Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
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Transfer dip to a small baking dish.
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Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
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Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
4) Serve
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Let cool 5 minutes. Serve with potato chips, crackers, or crisp bread.
Tips for next-level French onion dip
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Low & slow = sweet, not bitter onions.
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Gruyère adds nutty depth; Swiss keeps it classic.
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Can prep the onions a day ahead — just fold in base and bake later.
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Add a pinch of smoked paprika for subtle warmth.
If you want, I can do a crunchy-top, restaurant-style baked version or a slow-cooker all-in-one version for minimal fuss.