This homemade gluten-free onion dip is better than anything storebought. And you can make it lactose-free or dairy-free, too!
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Remember that onion dip you made as a kid?
It was a big tub of sour cream mixed with a Lipton Onion Soup Mix.
At least mine was. It was super easy and also tasty.
However, it's not gluten-free.
Lipton Onion Soup Mix contains wheat.
And while in the past I have found a Certified Gluten-Free version of Onion Soup Mix from Goodman's or even Mom's Place (and it's what I use in this gluten-free pot roast), I decided to up my game and try a homemade onion dip.
And this onion dip would not use any pre-packaged dry soup mix - just real, caramelized onions!
PLUS it could easily be made lactose-free or dairy-free.
And that's what you have here!
These flavors are ten times better than the onion soup mix dip I remember as a child. Plus, it doesn't take long to make, so it's still an easy dip you can make for a party or get-together.
The only difference is that you have to cook the onions. Besides that, it's just mixing everything together and letting it refrigerate.
This recipe is modified from this French onion dip on the Food Network.
What You'll Need To Make Onion Dip:
Sour Cream (lactose-free or dairy-free, as needed) & your favorite gluten-free mayonnaise
Onions (sweet or yellow onions work fine)
Butter or Olive Oil
Onion Powder
Salt
Cayenne Pepper
Black Pepper
Ruffles Potato Chips (because you just got to!)
Two Things To Remember:
To caramelize onions, you want to cook them low and slow. Keep the heat on medium-low to low heat and watch them so they don't burn.
The longer this dip sits in the refrigerator, the better it tastes. Even the second day we noticed it was even better than just sitting in the fridge for a few hours.
Here's how to make gluten-free homemade onion dip!
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Homemade Gluten-Free Onion Dip (Lactose-Free & Dairy-Free Options)
Homemade Gluten-Free Onion Dip
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of butter (use olive oil for dairy-free option)
- 2 cups onions, chopped (about 1-2 small yellow onions)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups sour cream (use dairy-free or lactose-free for dairy-free option)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Ruffles potato chips, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
First, prep the onions. Melt butter or oil in a saute pan over medium heat. When its hot, add the onions and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, then lower to medium-low. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. They should soften and turn a golden brown color. If you notice them burning, lower the heat more.
Remove the onions from heat and set them aside to cool.
In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, additional kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the cooled onions and stir until just combined.
Refrigerate for 3 hours (or overnight, for better flavor!) and stir again before serving. Enjoy with potato chips, veggies, and a sprinkle of parsley on top.
Notes
To make this onion dip lactose-free, substitute Lactaid or Green Valley sour cream and use olive oil instead of butter. To make this onion dip dairy-free, substitute Kite Hill Sour Cream and use olive oil instead of butter. Or, feel free to use your own favorite dairy-free substitute.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 349Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 57mgSodium 365mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 1gSugar 6gProtein 3g
The nutrition information on each recipe card is provided as a courtesy and for your convenience. The data is calculated by Nutritionix. You are encouraged to make your own calculations based on your ingredients and preferred nutritional facts calculator. While I try to make sure they are accurate, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of these calculations.
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