Making your own Onion Dip from scratch is EASY and so much tastier and fresher than pre-mixes or ready made dips ~ suitable for chips, biscuits and crudites
It is easy to open up a packet of pre-mixed Dip, mix it with sour cream and serve. But, making this Onion Dip from Scratch , is so much better and tastier. And it does not take that long either.
A bit of frying, mixing and the usual chilling (which would have been needed with the pre-mixed Dip anyway) and you have a delicious homemade Onion Dip.
To be honest, I do have pre-mixes in my pantry, but those are mainly for hubby and the kids when they have a sudden craving for dip and chips, or a dip with savory biscuits.
And yes, when we have a bunch of people over, I would have a mix of the homemade dips, like this Onion Dip, as well as bowls made with pre-mixes scattered all over the snacks table.
I do love the tiny pieces of Onion in an Onion Dip made from scratch, and I also prefer to use minced, and not totally crushed, Garlic in this recipe.
Only a few years ago, I would never have given making my own dips, a second thought. For most of my life, I was (still am a little!) a lazy cook. And I am talking about after I had to stop working when I had even more time to cook and bake, than when I was still working full-time.
Talking about working full-time – I really, really miss that a lot. Every single day. Especially now that the kids are done with school and not into sports anymore.
I miss being part of a group, seeing them each day, talking strategies, the usual office gossip, and yes, even the arguing which happens at workplaces.
And of course, earning a salary. There is no better feeling than knowing you contribute to the everyday household, and the luxuries which were taken for granted before and now becomes less by the day.
But, I am running off topic now, as usual ! If you have never made your own Onion Dip from scratch , I hope you will try this recipe at least once, and I am sure you will notice the much more flavorsome and freshness than making a Dip from a pre-mix.
Onion Dip (From Scratch)
- 1 TB Olive Oil
- 1 Large Red Onion finely chopped
- 2 t Fresh Garlic crushed
- 1 1/2 t Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 t Dijon Mustard
- 1 t Soy Sauce
- 1/2 t Salt
- 1/2 t Black Pepper
- 1 cup Thick Sour Cream
Heat the Oil in a small pan – saute the Onion until golden – add the Garlic and stir-fry another minute or two – remove from the heat
- Add the Worcestershire Sauce, Mustard, Soy Sauce, Salt and Pepper to the hot Onions – stir to combine and transfer to a medium mixing bowl – let cool completely
- Add the Sour Cream once the Onion mixture is cold and stir well to combine – cover and chill for 2 hours to thicken
Total time excludes chilling time
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Cathy McInnes
atLinda , this looks great! Creamy and perfect for some chip dipping! 🙂 Hope that you are great!
Cathy @ three kids and a fish
cooking with curls
atI have been wanting to try an onion dip from scratch, and now I can!! It looks delicious. 🙂
Jamie Sherman
atI have never thought to make this kind of dip from scratch …. but now I feel like I need to! Something tells me this is way better than the mix!
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion
atOMG that sounds amazing, my mouth watered.
Jody Mowery
atits in process for two hour wait, let ya'll know later 🙂
Linda Nortje
atWould love to know how yours turned out, Jody !
Jody Mowery
atYUM YUM .. keeper recipe .. today its better than after the two hour wait .. its almsot gone .. (2nd trip to store for chips for it ) be sooooooooooo good on wings for sure
Linda Nortje
atI am glad you enjoyed the dip, Jody ! And I agree, it only gets better the longer it stands {not always possible though 😉 }
Natasha In Oz
atYUM! That looks so good and I love that it's from scratch. Thanks for the recipe.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Catherine Holt
atThere is nothing like making home made dip. It is always a whole heap tastier than anything you can buy. This onion dip certainly looks delish.
Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.
Dee M
atThanks for sharing the recipe, Linda. I hate using packaged mixes, but I can never get the right taste when I try to improvise. Can't wait to try this — pinned! 🙂
Kirsten Burrows
atThis looks great! I will definitely be giving this a go 🙂
Sarah Ramberg
atYum, yum, yum! Who doesn't love onion dip?!?! Thanks for linking up to Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope to see you again this Saturday at 5:00 ET with your latest makes!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Amanda Kolb
atOooh yummy! Much healthier than those premade packets I'm sure! Thank you for sharing your recipe at Merry Monday!
April J Harris
atYour onion dip looks delicious, Linda. I love that it is made without a packet! Homemade recipes are one of our favourite things at Hearth and Soul 🙂 Pinned, yummed, will tweet and have stumbled. Also will be featuring this post at next week's Hearth and Soul hop!
Michelle Meche
atI sometimes use the packets too, but I seem to be extra sensitive to salt. Those onion soup mixes are so salty! Good looking dip–nice and creamy.
Thanks for sharing, Linda.
Michelle Nahom
atI love onions and onion dip! And I'd much rather have homemade than use a pre-made mix! Thanks for sharing this recipe, Linda…looking forward to trying it!
Michelle McVeigh
atI never would have thought to make my own dip but wow this sounds soooo yummy, I'm definitely a convert!
Joy Mooiweer
atOh, I love onion dip! I've never made my own though, I need to try this. Pinning and sharing 🙂
Jenny Bullistron
atOnion dip is one of my faves! I have to try making it instead of buying it next time I get a dip craving. 🙂
Diana Hansen
atThis really looks good, Linda!!