Onion - the Real Kitchen MVP

Onion - the Real Kitchen MVP

Watery eyes, step aside. The onion, a flavor-packing root vegetable, is one of our favorite kitchen staples. Whatever the occasion is, an onion-flavored dish is a must-have for your table. With so many different ways to use them, the flavor that onion gives is unmatched and will leave your guests wanting more.

If you couldn’t tell, we love onions here which is why today we will be sharing some of our favorite onion flavored dip recipes with you!

French Onion Dip

French Onion Dip is the perfect appetizer to add to your table and it's super easy to make. All you will need is one packet of our French Onion Dip Mix, 1-½ cups of sour cream, and ½ cup of mayonnaise.

Mix together your sour cream and mayonnaise well. After that, mix in one whole packet of our French Onion Dip Mix and chill it overnight or at least for a few hours. Prior to serving, give it a good stir and enjoy! This dip can be served with chips, pretzels, and even fresh veggies. Whether you have company over or just cooking for your family, this dip is sure to become a favorite of many.

Cucumber Onion Dip 

Cucumber onion dip is another great appetizer option that incorporates even more delicious veggie flavors. All you will need to make this dip is one packet of our Cucumber Onion dip Mix, 1-½  of sour cream, and ½ cup of mayonnaise. 

This dip can be best enjoyed with some pretzels, crackers, or fresh-cut veggies. You can even dip cucumber slices in it for extra cucumber flavor. This dip is every veggie lover's dream and would be a great addition to any table.

Sweet Onion & Bacon Dip

Our sweet onion and bacon dip is a flavor combination like no other and will keep you coming back for seconds and thirds. If you love the flavor of fresh onion but want a bit of meat incorporated, then this is the dip for you.

This dip is super easy to make and only requires one 1 packet of our Sweet Onion & Bacon Dip Mix, 1-½ cups of sour cream, and ½ cup of mayonnaise. The first thing you will have to do is thoroughly mix together your sour cream and mayonnaise. Next, add the entire packet of dip mix and stir again. Finally, chill your dip in the fridge for at least 4 hours, though preferably overnight for the best results.

Make sure you stir your dip one more time prior to serving and enjoy! This dip can be enjoyed with veggies, pretzels, crackers, and even chips. 

Caramelized Onion & Garlic Dip 

This delicious dip is the perfect mixture of both sweet and salty and will spice up any appetizer table. Just like our other dips, this one is super easy to make as well! All you will need is 1 packet of our Caramelized Onion & Garlic Dip Mix, 1-½ cups of sour cream, and ½ cup of mayonnaise. To make this dip just mix together your sour cream and mayonnaise in a bowl until well blended. Then add in the entire packet of dip mix and stir thoroughly.

Once everything is mixed together well, put the dip in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving. Once you are ready to serve your dip, give it a final stir and pair it with some veggies, chips, crackers, or pretzels. Garlic lovers will fall in love with this delicious dip.

Baked French Onion Dip

Our baked french onion dip is out of this world. You may very well find yourself making a meal of it if you’re not careful, it's that delicious! All you will need to make this crowd favorite treat is 1 packet of our French Onion Dip Mix, 1 cup of sour cream, 8oz of cream cheese, ½ cup of mayonnaise, 1 ½ cups of shredded Swiss cheese, and ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese. 

The first thing you will want to do is preheat your oven to 375 degrees and soften your cream cheese in the microwave if it is not already soft. Using a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix together your sour cream and the entire packet of dip mix. Once it’s well-mixed add in your softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the shredded Swiss cheese. Mix all of these ingredients together completely and then pour it into a baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of your shredded Swiss cheese over the top of the mix and cook it for about 20 minutes in the oven.

This dip is best served with bread, pretzels, crackers, or even tortilla chips. This dip can also be made in a microwave or slow cooker if needed, however, we believe the oven gives the best results. Enjoy the cheesy flavors in this Baked French Onion Dip!

Baked Caramelized Onion Dip

We are finishing off our favorite onion dip recipes with another delicious baked dip. Our Baked Caramelized Onion Dip is one of our absolute favorites and will leave your mouth watering. To make this dip we will be using our Caramelized Onion & Garlic Dip Mix once more.

All you will need to make this tasty dip is 1 packet of the above dip mix, 1 cup of sour cream, 8oz of cream cheese, ½ cup of mayonnaise, ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese, and 1-½ cups of shredded Monterey jack cheese. This delicious dip is made the exact same way as our Baked French Onion Dip (shown above) with the only difference being Monterey Jack cheese being used instead of Swiss. This dip also pairs best with bread, crackers, chips, and pretzels. Everyone will be craving more of this baked dip!

Wrapping it up

Who knew there were so many different onion dip options available?! We have a dip for everyone whether you are a veggie-lover or a bacon fanatic. You are sure to find a dip that will quickly become your go-to easy-to-make treat.

We hope you enjoyed learning about these recipes and give them a try! Do you want more recipes? We have recipes for everything ranging from desserts to entrees and appetizers. Check them out for yourself!

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