Dean’s French Onion Dip (Copycat Recipe)
This Dean’s French onion dip recipe is a delicious copycat of the classic creamy store bought dip. Our version is just as yummy, totally customizable, and needs only 5 minutes of active prep!
You can’t have a party without chips and dip.
And there’s no better dip than classic, creamy French onion dip like Dean’s.
That dip pairs so well with anything from potato chips and pretzel sticks to carrots and celery sticks.
But it can be a little hard to find that exact version so why not make a copycat version of Dean’s French onion dip recipe at home?
It uses ingredients you probably have in your house without needing a bag of onion soup mix or to go through the hassle of caramelizing onions.
The result?
A spot on dupe of the classic creamy dip you’ll love!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Sour cream– The base of the dip. I highly recommend full fat sour cream for the best flavor but you could use light sour cream if desired.
- Dried minced onion and onion powder– These are the two ingredients that give this dip its onion flavor. You can’t substitute these.
- Other seasoning– Garlic powder, salt, and dried parsley
How to Make
This copycat Dean’s French onion dip recipe could not be easier to make!
Just whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl until everything is evenly combined.
Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Cover it and refrigerate the dip for 1-2 hours.
Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
What to Serve with Onion Dip
You could serve so many different dippers with this! Our favorites include:
- potato chips
- pretzel sticks
- bagel chips
- crackers
- celery sticks
- carrot sticks
- bell pepper strips
- cucumber slices
Storing
Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tips and Tricks
- I recommend making this dip at least an hour ahead of time so it can chill. The chill time lets the dried onion soften and the flavors marry and meld.
- This is different than the french onion dip that’s made with a packet of french onion soup mix or caramelized onions. You don’t need a soup packet or to cut up and caramelize onions for this.
- As the dip sits, the sour cream may separate, making the dip a little watery. Don’t worry! This is normal. Just give it a good stir to bring it back together.
Other Dip Recipes
This copycat Dean’s French onion dip recipe is a hit for easy entertaining!
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other dip recipes?
Try these:
- Creamy Tomato Bacon Dip
- Slow Cooker Queso Dip
- Three Ingredient Barbecue Dip
- The Best Chili Cheese Dip
- Deviled Egg Dip
- Southern Fried Pickle Dip
- Creamy Jalapeno Dip
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Dean's French Onion Dip (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1 tsp onion powder
- pinch garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk together until evenly combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed.1 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp dried minced onion, 1 tsp onion powder, pinch garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp dried parsley
- Cover and chill for 1-2 hours.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- I recommend making this dip at least an hour ahead of time so it can chill. The chill time lets the dried onion soften and the flavors marry and meld.
- This is different than the french onion dip that's made with a packet of french onion soup mix or caramelized onions. You don't need a soup packet or to cut up and caramelize onions for this.
- As the dip sits, the sour cream may separate, making the dip a little watery. Don't worry! This is normal. Just give it a good stir to bring it back together.
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