Oh yes—Baked French Onion Dip 🧅🧀
Warm, bubbly, deeply savory… this is the upgrade your chip-and-dip game didn’t know it needed. It tastes like French onion soup met a party dip and everyone showed up hungry.
🧅🧀 Baked French Onion Dip
Ingredients
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2 tbsp butter
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelization)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 cup sour cream
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (for meltiness)
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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Optional: fresh thyme or chives for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Caramelize the Onions
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
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Add onions, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Cook 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden and sweet.
👉 Don’t rush this—this is where the magic happens.
Step 2: Mix the Dip
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, half the cheeses, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Stir in caramelized onions.
Step 3: Bake
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Transfer mixture to a small baking dish.
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Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
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Bake 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Step 4: Serve
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Garnish with thyme or chives.
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Serve warm with:
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Potato chips
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Baguette slices
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Crackers
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Pretzel chips
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Veggies
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⭐ Tips for Next-Level Flavor
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Gruyère = most authentic French onion flavor
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Add a splash of sherry or white wine to onions while cooking
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For extra depth, stir in 1/2 tsp beef bouillon
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Like it bold? Add a pinch of black pepper or cayenne
🔁 Variations
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Slow-cooker version (great for parties)
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Lighter version using Greek yogurt
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Extra cheesy with Parmesan on top
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Gluten-free friendly as written
This dip disappears fast—rich, savory, and absolutely addictive.
If you want, I can also give you:
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A make-ahead party version
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A 3-ingredient shortcut
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Or a French onion dip turned into a pasta bake