French Onion Dip
French Onion Dip is a creamy, savory party dip typically made with a base of sour cream or cream cheese, mixed with caramelized onions, and often enhanced with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. It's a staple of American party food, especially popular at gatherings, game days, and holidays, and is most commonly served with potato chips or raw vegetables.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dip is generally high in fat and calories due to its creamy base, with a typical 2-tablespoon serving containing around 60-80 calories and 5-7 grams of fat. It provides some calcium and protein from the dairy, but is not a significant source of vitamins or fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 30 IU |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Despite its name, French Onion Dip is an American invention, not a traditional French dish, likely inspired by the popularity of French onion soup. Its rise in popularity in the 1950s and 60s is closely tied to the marketing of instant onion soup mixes, which became a convenient shortcut for home cooks.
