Make a homemade French onion dip in only 5 minutes without using a store-packet! This classic snack is rich, cool and creamy with fresh flavors from aromatics and herbs.

Homemade French onion dip in glass bowl surrounded by cut veggies and chips for dipping.

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Homemade French Onion Dip

This French onion dip recipe is one I make on repeat because it’s always a hit with any crowd and comes together in just 5 minutes. Some recipes get fancier with caramelized onions, but this easy version tastes just like the classic dip you’d find t the grocery, only made from scratch with simple ingredients.

No need to buy it, even during the busiest times of year! I love serving it with a veggie platter for entertaining, or with chips on game day and movie nights. It has way more flavor than store-bought with far less sodium and additives.

Other easy dip recipes we have on rotation include this Greek yogurt dill dip, cream cheese dill pickle dip and Knorr spinach dip.

XO - Jamielyn

Recipe Ingredients

This homemade French onion dip has similar taste to the store bought version but is made from scratch! All you need are 5 ingredients plus salt and pepper and 5 minutes.

  • Sour cream: Your preferred brand, full fat sour cream will provide best taste.
  • Dried chopped onion: This might be labeled dried onion flakes in the spice aisle.
  • Onion powder: For additional onion taste.
  • Garlic powder: Another savory seasoning that tastes great in this dip.
  • Salt and pepper: To taste.
  • Parsley: Fresh parsley tastes best, but dried parsley works too.

Variations

  • Combine sour cream with cream cheese for a thicker consistency.
  • Swap the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise for a lighter version.
  • Serve with some caramelized onions on top, they are so good in traditional French onion soup.
  • For a shortcut use onion soup mix with sour cream for a quicker version in a pinch.
  • Use dried herbs if fresh herbs aren’t available.
  • A dash of Worcestershire sauce will add another layer of rich flavor.
  • Finish it off with a squirt of lemon juice to cut through the creaminess.
  • Instead of salt use granulated beef bouillon, this gives it a slight beefy taste similar to the base of French onion soup.

How to Make French Onion Dip

This homemade French onion dip recipe so easy, you’ll have it memorized in no time!

Sour cream and dried onions in bowl being stirred together for French onion dip.
  1. Mix: Add the sour cream, dried onion, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley to a medium bowl. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
  2. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop. For best results, make it the day before and chill overnight.
  3. Serve: Give it a quick stir and serve with potato chips, crackers or fresh veggies.

Make It the Night Before

Homemade french onion dip gets even better the longer the flavors have a chance to blend. Make it up to 24 hours ahead and store covered in the fridge until serving.

Dipping a chip into French onion dip.

What to Serve with this Classic Dip

  • A veggie platter containing fresh veggies like baby carrots or carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, snow peas, sugar snap peas, etc.
  • Make veggie cups for individual servings at a party, kids will really enjoy this version!
  • Chips – Plain ruffled chips are my fave, but you use what you like.
  • Crackers – Wheat crackers, whole grain, gluten-free, rice crackers, and more.
  • Bread – We love fresh pita or breaking off pieces of French bread.
Overhead view of French onion dip in glass bowl with a chip dipped into it.

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Homemade French onion dip in glass bowl surrounded by cut veggies and chips for dipping.

French Onion Dip

5 from 17 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
This homemade French onion dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion! It comes together in just 5 minutes with dried onion and fresh herbs. No caramelizing onions and no soup mix packets needed for this easy snack.
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tablespoon dried chopped onion , more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt , more to taste
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley , or 1 teaspoon dried
  • pinch ground black pepper

For servings: Potato chips, carrots and celery

Instructions

  • Combine the sour cream, dried onions, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley in a medium size bowl. Mix until smooth. Season to taste.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour (up to overnight) to allow the flavors to come out.
  • Serve with chips and fresh vegetables.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 96mg, Potassium: 57mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 221IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.