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Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip

Modified: Oct 22, 2024 · Published: Oct 12, 2017 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 845 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

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Greek yogurt French onion dip is a flavorful, higher protein alternative to store bought dip. Serve French onion dip at your next party with potato chips, fresh cut veggies, or pork rinds.

A white bowl filled with Greek yogurt French onion dip topped with chopped parsley.

French onion dip is a classic chip dip and party appetizer. In Los Angeles, a French chef made the original French onion dip in 1954. His dip was made with sour cream and French onion soup mix, also known as "California dip".

You can now find many mass produced versions of French onion dip on your grocery store shelves. You'll love this Greek yogurt version because it's lower in calories, extra creamy, and filled with flavor!

Serve Greek yogurt French onion dip with a vegetable plate filled with celery, carrots, radish slices, and broccoli florets. It's also fantastic with potato chips and pork rinds.

Ingredients and substitutions

Ingredients to make french onion dip.
  • Yogurt - For this recipe, I suggest non-fat plain Greek yogurt for a nice, thick, creamy dip. However, any plain, unflavored yogurt will work in this recipe. For a more traditional French onion dip, substitute some or all of the Greek yogurt with sour cream. You could also use half sour cream and half cream cheese (softened to room temperature).
  • Worcestershire sauce - Adds savory flavor to the dip. Can be substituted with soy sauce if needed due to allergies.
  • Onion - The onion should be finely minced, not chopped or diced. Minced onion incorporates easily into the dip without adding too much texture.
  • Seasoning - Salt, pepper, and garlic powder enhance the flavor of your dip. Optionally, add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a little warmth.

Tips and tricks

Caramelizing onions in a cast iron pan.

Low and slow - Keep your heat low to allow onions to cook without burning. Looking dry? Add a splash of water, reduce the heat slightly, and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any stuck onions.

Trust the process - Caramelizing onions takes time. Resist the urge to turn up the heat or use par-cooked onions on your tart. The process of caramelizing onions adds an immense amount of flavor to the finished dish that is worth the time and effort.

Caramelizing minced onions - Minced onions can take between 20-30 minutes or longer to caramelize. If your onions are cut larger, they will take longer to caramelize.

Storage

Homemade French onion dip will keep for about 5 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Dip should not sit out at room temperature for more than two hours. If more than two hours have passed, leftovers should be discarded.

Frequently asked questions

A hand dipping a wavy potato chip into creamy dip.
What can I serve with French onion dip?

Potato chips are a popular choice. Other options include corn chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, pork rinds, radish slices, broccoli florets, or bell pepper slices.

How much is a serving of French onion dip?

One serving is about 3 heaping tablespoons of dip.

How can I caramelize my onions faster?

There's not really a great way to caramelize onions faster. Simply turning up the heat can burn onions before they caramelize properly. I like to add a bit of liquid to the pan, which steams them and helps them cook a bit faster. However, your onions will take at least 25-35 minutes to cook (when caramelizing minced onions), so account for this in your prep time. Caramelized onions will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week, so this part of the recipe can be prepped well in advance.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can caramelize your onions up to a week in advance and store them in the refrigerator. Assemble your dip on the day you'd like to serve it.

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A white bowl filled with Greek yogurt French onion dip topped with chopped parsley.
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Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip

Greek yogurt French onion dip is a flavorful, higher protein alternative to store bought dip. Serve French onion dip at your next party with potato chips, fresh cut veggies, or pork rinds.
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Cook Time30 minutes minutes
Resting Time2 hours hours
Total Time2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 45kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, or olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, minced (about 1 ½ cups total)
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a sauté pan over medium-low heat, add butter. When melted and hot, add onions and cook until caramelized and golden brown, about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If onions begin to stick or dry out, reduce heat and add a splash of water to rehydrate onions.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and worcestershire sauce. Stir in caramelized onions.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours prior to serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold with chips or fresh veggies.

Equipment Recommendations

  • Lodge Cast Iron Skillet - 10.25 inch
  • Red Spoonula Set
  • Pyrex Liquid Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Notes

  • Greek yogurt can be substituted with all sour cream for a traditional french onion dip, or a combination of half sour cream and half (softened) cream cheese.
  • Dip will keep in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
  • Onions cut larger than a "mince" will take longer to caramelize.

Nutrition Estimate

Serving: 3heaping tablespoons | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American

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  1. Heather

    February 14, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    Really enjoyed this with cucumber slices

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  2. Lucia

    June 27, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    Hi. What’s the serving size for the nutritional facts?

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    • Heather

      June 27, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      I'd estimate this recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip, so 1/12th of that would be about 3 tablespoons. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  3. Nita

    June 04, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    Outstanding! Best ever!

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