Homemade French Onion Dip

We can undergo a variety of snacks at our home! Instead of choosing prepackaged (and never so wholesome) variations, I attempt to present wholesome snacks for my household which might be additionally tasty and kid-approved. This wholesome selfmade French onion dip is one other one so as to add to the snack record. It’s nice for teenagers, recreation day, and firm (or perhaps a noon snack).

For the Love of French Onion

In highschool, I fell in love with the flavour of French onion soup. I hadn’t had it earlier than since onions had been banned in our home (my dad hated even the scent). Since then we’ve switched to actual meals and I now make my very own French onion soup combine. French onion dip is one other strategy to get the onion taste I crave.

This creamy dip actually hits the spot while you simply want one thing wealthy and stuffed with taste. I exploit full-fat bitter cream for the bottom, however you can additionally use Greek yogurt or sub 1 cup mayonnaise for half of the bitter cream. Sour cream blended with a block of cream cheese would even be scrumptious. It’s fairly versatile so you should utilize what you have got readily available.

I additionally use shallots as a substitute of caramelized onions right here. They add one other depth of taste however nonetheless have that beautiful oniony style. You might use yellow onions, white onions, or Vidalia candy onions in case you can’t discover shallots although.

Instead of garlic powder, we’re utilizing actual minced garlic for a extra flavorful dip. Some caramelized onion dip recipes name for soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, however I’ve discovered I prefer it with out.

Skip the Chip: Healthy Dipping Ideas

We don’t eat a variety of potato chips round right here since most of them are made with unhealthy vegetable oils like canola and soy. However, there are some manufacturers that use avocado oil or coconut oil for a more healthy model of the plain potato chip.

Here are another pretzel and potato chip alternate options to get pleasure from with this French onion dip. Hint: They don’t all must be chips!