French Onion Dip is a classic feature on many game day snack buffets, typically dunked with crunchy carrot & celery sticks, and scooped up with potato chips.
Looking for a healthy reinterpretation of the traditional recipe? Make our easy Caramelized French Onion Greek Yogurt Dip!
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What Is French Onion Greek Yogurt Dip?
The traditional French Onion Dip – sour cream mixed with onion soup mix – was first popularized in the 1950s in the United States reportedly invented by a California homemaker using Lipton’s dried soup mix. It quickly became a staple at parties and barbecues.
The modern version substitutes creamy and tangy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for sour cream to add protein, reduce fat, and offer probiotics – part of a health-conscious twist that’s become popular since the 2010s.
Caramelized onions are slow-cooked until deeply browned and sweet, transforming pungent raw onions into rich, savoury-sweet goodness. This step gives the dip a gourmet boost over instant soup versions.
Serve French Onion Greek Yogurt Dip as the star of a Crudité platter, featuring colourful raw veggies like rainbow carrots, radishes, bell pepper strips, and snap peas.
The dip also doubles as a creamy spread, an excellent addition to avocado toast, sandwiches, burgers or wraps.
You can also use Caramelized Onion Greek Yogurt Dip as an upgrade to your baked potato, pasta salad dressing as well as slathered on warm pita before topping with shawarma or kebab. The perfect versatile snack!
Why You’ll Love This French Onion Dip
- Deep, rich flavour from homemade caramelized onions
- Creamy texture without being heavy
- Higher protein thanks to Greek yogurt
- No packets or preservatives, 100% made from scratch
- Easy to make ahead for parties and gatherings
How To Make Caramelized Onion Dip
- Caramelize the onions: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and stir to coat evenly. Drizzle with honey and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Season and slow cook: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then continue cooking for 30–40 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the onions are soft, golden brown, and deeply caramelized. Set aside to cool completely.
- Mix the dip base: In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sweet paprika, chili powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine and chill: Fold in the cooled caramelized onions. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavour.
Cooking Tips For Best French Onion Dip
- Low and slow is key: Rushing caramelized onions will burn them instead of sweetening them.
- Cool the onions first: Adding hot onions can thin the dip and affect texture.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt: It creates a richer, more classic dip consistency.
- Make it ahead: The flavour improves after a few hours in the fridge.
- Adjust spice gently: This dip should be savoury and balanced, not overpowering.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this easy creamy caramelized onion dip with:
- Potato chips or kettle chips
- Nachos or tortilla chips
- Carrot sticks and celery
- As a spread for sandwiches or wraps
- Dolloped over eggs at breakfast
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Caramelized French Onion Greek Yogurt Dip
Equipment
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- French knife
- Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Vidalia or White Onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Dip
- 2 cups Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Sweet Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add onion, stirring to evenly coat then drizzle with honey. Cook for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every couple minutes, until onions are golden brown and caramelized. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sweet paprika, chili powder and lemon juice.
- Add caramelized onions and stir to combine.
- Serve with potato chips, nachos, carrots sticks and celery as a deliciously healthy snack dip.
Nutrition
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