Easy French Onion Dip Recipe (2024)

French onion dip was invented by an unnamed Chef in the 1950's when he discovered that adding Lipton's french onion soup mix to sour cream made a delicious dip. It was first known as "California Dip", but later took on the name "French Onion Dip" as it rose in popularity.

This version holds true to the original and much-beloved recipe, but sneaks in a few extras for better flavor and texture. I just know you'll love it as much as we do!

Why You'll Love It:

1. Perfect for parties. Who can resist the classic French onion dip!? Serve it with some salty potato chips and watch it disappear.
2. Easy. If you don't have the time to make homemade french onion dip with caramelized onions and beef broth, this version is a happy compromise between store-bought and super fancy.
3. Flavorful. We use a packet of onion soup mix, but give it a little boost with garlic, onion powder, and green onions.

Ingredients

• French onion soup mix (I recommend the low-sodium type)
• Sour cream
• Mayonnaise
• Minced garlic
• Onion powder
• Green onions

Step three: Serve and enjoy with your favorite chips or sliced veggies!

What to Serve with French Onion Dip

• Crinkled plain potato chips
• Corn chips
• Carrots
• Celery sticks
• Bread
• Toasted baguette slices (AKA Crostini)

Substitutions

French Onion Dip with Greek Yogurt: Swap the sour cream for a good quality plain Greek Yogurt. I recommend using a 3-5% option, as they are ultra creamy, but 0% works fine too!

Gluten free: Be sure to check the label of your French Onion Soup Mix. Many national brands contain wheat or barley, meaning they are not gluten free. Some brands (Knorr, the last time I checked) and store brands are gluten free, so be sure to select those ones instead.

Low carb: This recipe is low carb as written. To keep it that way, serve with low carb options like celery sticks, keto tortilla chips, etc.

With cream cheese: Substitute the sour cream and mayonnaise for 8 ounces of brick-style cream cheese. Make sure it is well softened, and whip it until smooth and creamy before adding the other ingredients. Thin it as needed with some sour cream if desired.

Do I need to chill the dip before serving?

Chilling the dip is not required, but it is encouraged. Allowing the flavors to mingle together makes for a better tasting dip, but it's totally fine to serve it right after making it if that works best for you.

Is french onion dip gluten free?

It depends. Store-bought prepared french onion dip is often gluten free, but recipes that have been prepared with a packaged mix often have gluten. To be sure, check the packaging of the prepared dip OR the package used to prepare the dip to make sure it is free from gluten-containing ingredients like wheat and barley.