Homemade French Onion Dip

Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat, add butter and onions. Shower onions with a generous pinch of salt. The goal is to cook these nice and slow, until they are caramalized and a nice golden color. This process can take about 40 minutes, or longer, but be patient and stir throughout the process.

Once you achieve a golden color, add garlic and cook, stirring the garlic into the onions. After a minute or two, add cracked black pepper, fish sauce, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir, raise the heat just a bit, and cook another minute or two.

Remove the onions from the heat, place them in a bowl, and let them come to room temperature. Once onions have cooled, take about 1 cup of onions and add to a small mixing bowl. Add garlic powder, salt, and sour cream. Mix. Place the dip into a serving bowl, alongside your favorite potato chips, and dig in.

I’m not sure if my daughter will start calling this ‘Dad’s Dip,’ but what I do know is that she spooned out two small bowls of it and went to town. I think I won on that front. If you are looking not only for a great onion jam recipe but also one that can be folded into some basic ingredients and made into a great dip, give this one a shot. Hope you enjoy!