Vegan French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onions

Total time2 hr

Prep time10 min

Cook time50 min

Vegan French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onions

Sweet, deeply golden onions are the heart of this dip, slow-cooked in a hot skillet with a touch of olive oil until they turn jammy, glossy, and packed with caramelized flavor. Fresh thyme and a splash of apple cider vinegar add depth and brightness, while onion powder and garlic powder build up that classic savory punch in every bite. Once the onions cool, they're folded into a thick, creamy base and chilled until the flavors meld into something rich and irresistibly scoopable. A scatter of fresh chives on top adds color and a little bite before serving. Pull this out with a big bowl of potato chips or crisp veggies for dipping, and it disappears fast at any gathering. It's a genuinely satisfying, crowd-pleasing option to add to your vegan party spread.

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Ingredients

8 servings

2 tbsp unsalted butter
Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter Made With Olive Oil Miyoko's Creamery Plant Milk European Style Salted Butter, 8 oz Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks Violife 100% Vegan Unsalted Plant Butter Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Avocado Oil
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Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp sugar
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For serving

1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
potato chips or sliced vegetables, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is foamy. Add the sliced onions, kosher salt, and sugar, and stir to coat.
2
Cook the onions, stirring every 3–4 minutes, for 35–45 minutes, adjusting the heat to medium-low if they begin to brown too quickly, until they are deeply golden, jammy, and reduced to about one-third of their original volume. If the onions stick or the pan looks dry at any point, add a splash of water (1–2 tbsp) and scrape up the browned bits.

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