A scrumptious French Onion Dip recipe made with Greek yogurt for added creaminess and nutrition. Even kids love it! This last-minute French onion dip is a must-have party appetizer.
This quick and easy french onion dip is perfect for picnics, dinner parties, lunch boxes, tailgating appetizers, and midnight snacks! It's made with a yogurt base for more protein and fewer calories than a classic sour cream or mayo-based French onion dip. Make your own onion dip and skip the added sugar, salt, or MSG found in packaged onion dip or onion soup packets.
French onion dip recipe ingredients
- Greek yogurt
- mayonnaise
- dried onion flakes (dehydrated onion)
- garlic powder
- Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt
How to make French onion dip in 5 minutes
- Add YOGURT, MAYONNAISE, DRIED ONION, GARLIC, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, and SALT to a mixing bowl.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate (minimum 5 minutes).
- Serve chilled garnished with (optional) parsley and chives.
Why this French onion dip is awesome
- Takes 5 minutes to whip this up. 5 MINUTES!
- The Greek yogurt base adds protein and fewer calories than classic sour cream or mayo-based French onion dip.
- You get to skip the added sugar, salt, or MSG found in packaged onion dip or onion soup packets.
- It's the perfect dip for veggies, chips, bread, and crackers.
- Great for picnics, dinner parties, lunch boxes, tailgating appetizers, and midnight snacks!
Sour cream vs Greek yogurt
This dip is traditionally made with sour cream and I do love it like that. But I really want the added protein and fewer calories I can get from substituting Greek yogurt for the sour cream. Then, I make it even more guilt-less by using nonfat Greek yogurt to slash even more calories and saturated fat. Win-win!
Can I use fresh onions for onion dip?
The only way I would use fresh onions in this recipe is if they were caramelized. Otherwise, the dehydrated onion flakes are what make this dip so convenient and give it a classic onion dip flavor!
The best yogurt for onion dip
I personally love to use nonfat Greek yogurt in this onion dip recipe. It's super creamy, slightly tart, and knocks down the fat calories and cholesterol. But if you're into those things, you can use whole milk yogurt.
Can I use an onion soup packet for French onion dip?
You can, but you also get added salt, sugar, or other processed ingredients. I prefer to skip the onion soup packet and use dried onions from my pantry. Then I can be in control of my ingredients across the board.
What's a good substitute for Worcestershire sauce?
Worcestershire sauce adds a classic flavor to homemade French onion dip, but anchovy paste makes it not vegetarian. If you're vegetarian, you can substitute soy sauce or pick up this vegan Worcestershire sauce.
What to eat with French onion dip
- crackers
- raw vegetables
- French bread
- pita chips
- crostini
- potato chips
- tortilla chips
My favorite guilty pleasure to enjoy with this dip ... potato chips, hands down! Ok, maybe not the healthiest choice of dunking tool, but let's be honest, who doesn't love scooping creamy French onion dip with a ruffled potato chip? The best part is, this yogurt-based recipe lets me feel like I'm balancing out the naughty and the nice
Recommended Tools
- small mixing bowl
- whisk or fork
- serving bowl
- airtight storage container
More easy dip recipes
- Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Instant Pot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- Smoked Salmon Dip
- Classic Hummus Recipe
- Loaded Black Bean Dip
- Herb and Artichoke White Bean Dip
More Greek yogurt recipes
- Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
- Macaroni Salad Recipe
- Fruit Granola Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
- Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
- Avocado Ranch Dressing
French Onion Dip with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 cups nonfat Greek Yogurt, or full fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dried Onion Flakes
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
RECIPE VIDEO
Instructions
- Add YOGURT, MAYONNAISE, DRIED ONION, GARLIC, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, and SALT to a mixing bowl.
- Stir until well-combined.
- Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 5 minutes, allowing dried onions to rehydrate.
- Serve French onion dip chilled with potato chips, crackers, vegetables, pita chips, or sliced baguette and (optional) garnish with parsley and chives.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Traci's Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.
Isabella says
This was really good! My family is very picky and they don’t like Greek yogurt. However, I got them to try this and they liked it.
Awesome! I'm so glad you gave this a go and the family approved 🙂 This recipe has turned many non yogurt lovers into believers. Thanks so much for the review!
Randy says
Just made 1/2 the recipe. It tastes great already and it still needs to sit! I used a container of 2% Fage Greek Yogurt and a little extra sprinkle of onion. I wll be making this often.
Awesome, Randy ... yes, this French onion dip is one of my absolute favs! I'm glad you're enjoying it. Thanks so much for the feedback 🙂
David says
I just went on a heart-healthy diet. Comparing this recipe against a quarter cup (4Tb) of my favorite Heluva Good french onion dip...
Saturated Fat: Their's 6g, Kitchen Girl's 1g
Cholesterol: Their's 40mg, Kitchen Girl's 6mg
Sodium: Their's 320mg, Kitchen Girl's 141mg
And it tastes good!
Thanks, David. Glad you're enjoying this onion dip recipe (one of my favs!). Side note, my recipe data is from a database using unbranded ingredients and provided as a courtesy. So, if I was on a special diet, I would run all online recipe nutrition data by my dietitian for good measure. Hope that makes sense 🙂 Thanks so much!
Trish H says
I made this tonight. I was concerned it might be sour but it was great. I didn’t miss the sour cream at all. This will be on the super bowl party table. Thank you!
Awesome, Trish! I'm so glad you gave it a go 🙂 I'm honored you'll be serving it for SB Thanks for the feedback
Jane says
I LOVE how easy and fast this is to make! You've taken one of my favorites and remade it into a healthier option. Thank you Traci!!
Awww thanks, Janey!! I love hearing that 🙂 This is one of my oldest dip hacks ... I'm so happy to share it ❤️ xoxo
Jess says
This recipe was amazing- I halved it, and used about 1 tsp of onion powder instead of onion flakes.
I did not have worchesire , so I used a tiny splash of soy sauce and apple cider vinegar instead.
I caramelized some onion to add in. This was just to die for.
My husband who is a life long onion dip junkie LOVED this. It will definitely be on our regular rotation. Thank you for creating this wonderful recipe.
Awesome, Jess! Yep, I've done the caramelized too...it's amazing and I need to publish that one too 🙂 So glad you and your husband enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to let me know
Brianna says
What is the shelf life?
Hi Brianna, recipe card says refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days. Does that answer your question? Lemme know