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French Onion Dip is a Game Day Staple
There was a time when French Onion Dip was the go-to staple for Game Day or family gatherings.
A packet of onion soup mix, a tub of sour cream, and a big bag of ruffled potato chips and we were in dip heaven.
Just think how far the dip world has come, evolved if you will.
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On one hand you could say not a lot has changed. I was just texting with a friend. He shared a picture of the smoked deviled eggs he made for the big game.
SMOKED DEVILED EGGS!!!
Hello Mister! After I got done oogling the egg picture I asked what else he was serving. He shared it was the only day he was allowed to have chop dip. Chop Dip?!! I had to know….
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Point being, with all the fancy dip recipes out there it’s hard to beat a good Chip Dip. This French Onion Dip takes a little longer than opening the pack of powdered onion soup mix. But if you can make the caramelized onions in advance, you can complete this recipe in mere minutes.
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Two thing you need to know about making caramelized onions is it takes a TON to yield a decent cooked portion and it takes patience. I have a post on this process here.
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So while I have a soft spot for Hot Party Dips (and a rather nice collection) there’s something nostalgic about a good Chip Dip!
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No matter what you’re drinking or your favorite dipping vessel, you’re going to want to make this French Onion Dip for your next Game Day or family gathering!
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French Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 large sweet yellow onions small diced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- salt & freshly cracked pepper to taste
- fresh snipped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and saute for 15 minutes, stirring just a couple times. Then reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until onions become a beautiful deep brown color, about 25-30 more minutes.
- Remove onions from heat, add the vinegar and stir to combine. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then transfer onion mixture to a bowl. Add the honey, mustard, mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir to combine. Season with salt & freshly cracked pepper. Garnish with snipped fresh chives.
- Serve with favorite chips and veggie sticks.
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