French Onion Soup Dip with Baguette Crisps

A creamy and decadent dip that captures the essence of French Onion Soup, perfect for dipping toasted baguette crisps.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

685 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.92/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Snack•Soup

Cuisine:

French

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

2largeYellow Onions(Thinly sliced)

£0.80

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.20

2tablespoonsButter

£0.25

1teaspoonBrown Sugar(Packed)

£0.02

0.3cupDry Sherry or White Wine(Optional)

£0.50

2tablespoonsBeef Broth(Low sodium)

£0.10

1cupSour Cream(Full fat or low fat)

£1.20

0.5cupMayonnaise(Full fat or low fat)

£0.40

1cupGruyere Cheese(Shredded)

£3.00

1teaspoonFresh Thyme Leaves(Chopped)

£0.30

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.03

0.5Baguette(Sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)

£0.65

1tablespoonOlive Oil(For Baguette Crisps)

£0.20

Total Cost

£7.66

£1.92 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.
Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil together. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and deeply caramelized, about 25-30 minutes. Reduce heat if onions are browning too quickly. Stir in the brown sugar during the last few minutes of cooking.
3.
Deglaze the Pan: If using, add sherry or white wine to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add beef broth and stir to combine.
4.
Cool the Onions: Remove the caramelized onions from heat and let them cool slightly.
5.
Make the Dip: In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded Gruyere cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in the cooled caramelized onions.
6.
Toast the Baguette Crisps: While the onions are cooling, brush baguette slices lightly with olive oil and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
7.
Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with the toasted baguette crisps for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (225g)

685 kcal / 2866 kJ

Carbs

34g

13% of RDA

Fat

53g

76% of RDA

Protein

21g

42% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

27 g

135% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use high-quality Gruyere cheese.

You can make the caramelized onions ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

If you don't have sherry or white wine, you can skip this step or substitute with a splash of balsamic vinegar.

For a more intense onion flavor, use red onions in addition to yellow onions.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop

Large Skillet

Baking Sheet

Wine Pairings

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