This savory Cream Cheese Onion Dip has 4 Ingredients and takes less than 10 Minutes to make. It's a perfect appetizer for a get-together or spread on a sandwich!
When it comes to entertaining, having an EASY, stellar dip recipe up your sleeve can make all the difference. One that never fails to impress is this Herb and Onion Cream Cheese Dip. It's perfect for game day, a holiday get-together or potluck! If you have lots of guests, you might want to consider making a double batch!
With just 4 ingredients, you can whip this dip up in no-time. Everyone truly loves it, our friends and family request it at almost every gathering. We like to call it a more gourmet version of Lipton Onion Soup Dip.
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This creamy concoction combines the smoothness of herby cream cheese with the crunch of onions that keeps you coming back for more. Bonus: it's a delicious dip that can be served with so many dippers. Another delicious way to use this dip is spread on a juicy cheeseburger or roast beef sandwich!
This dip has a great flavor to it. So easy to make!! -Debbie
So good! Super easy and delicious! -Leah
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Easy Preparation. It's super simple and quick to prepare and a great make-ahead recipe! Use a packet of onion soup mix as a store-bought shortcut.
- Bold Onion Flavor. The addition of crispy onions along with the dried onion soup makes the flavors of this dip POP!
- Rich and Creamy Texture. It's a luxurious, smooth, creamy texture and pairs perfectly with a crunchy dipper!
- Party Favorite. Guests love this dip because it's a great grab-and-go snack and can go with low carbohydrate vegetables or a savory chip/pretzel dipper.
Ingredients
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- Philadelphia Garlic & Herb Whipped Cream Cheese Spread: Serves as the base ingredient of the dip. It provides a rich, creamy, garlicky herb, smooth texture.
- Sour Cream: Adds to the dip to adjust the consistency and provide a slightly tangy taste.
- Dried Onion Soup Mix: Brings an intense onion flavor, a well-balanced seasoning blend, convenience, consistent texture, versatility, and a long shelf life to this dip.
- French's Crispy Fried Onions: Adds a pleasant oniony crunch to the dip.
Tools You'll Need
How to Make Cream Cheese Onion Dip
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream and onion soup mix in a medium bowl.
- Mix with a hand mixer or spatula until well blended.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Refrigerate if not serving right away. Top with crispy fried onions.
- Serve with your favorite chips and raw vegetables.
Tips and Substitutions
- A homemade version of a Lipton Onion Soup Mix packet can be used instead of store-bought.
- For 1 packet, simply combine 2 ½ tablespoons dried minced onion, 4 cubes regular or reduced sodium beef bouillon, crumbled, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- For a healthier alternative, you can use light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt in place of regular sour cream.
- If your grocery store doesn’t have Philadelphia Garlic & Herb Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, you can substitute it with the chive flavor or 8 ounce plain whipped cream cheese, a brick of regular cream cheese, or a brick of plain light cream cheese mixed.
- Along with one of these plain cream cheeses, add 1 minced garlic clove or ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried herbs (such as an Italian seasoning blend), ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black or white pepper.
- Instead of crispy fried onions, you can also top this herb dip with green onions, fresh chives, or fresh herbs. They can add a pop of color and freshness.
How to Serve and Eat Herb and Onion Dip
This onion dip has all the ease, savoriness, and texture you’re looking for in a yummy dip. It's excellent served with raw vegetables (carrot sticks, cucumber slices, celery sticks), crackers, pretzels, plain potato chips, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices. It's also excellent on a roast beef or meatball sandwich.
To serve this classic party appetizer, find a pretty serving dish or vegetable tray that you can pour the dip into and assemble the crisp vegetables and/or savory dippers around it.
Homemade French’s Crispy Fried Onions
If you prefer that home crispy fried onion goodness, you can also make them from scratch to top this dip with.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups whole buttermilk
- 1 cup thinly sliced onions, halves and rings of yellow, vidalia, or sweet onions
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups canola or vegetable oil
Method:
- Soak onions in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
- In a plastic resealable bag or bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a large skillet, heat oil to 375F.
- Transfer the buttermilk soaked onions into the flour mixture. Toss or shake until all of the onions are coated well.
- Add the onions to the oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry until they’re golden brown, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in a dry cool place for 1-2 days.
Top the dip with these crispy onions when you're ready to serve it.
Storage and Freezing
This dip is best consumed within 3-4 days of preparation. The longer the dip sits in the refrigerator, the more the flavors may meld, which can be a positive thing up to a point, but the dip will lose freshness and quality over an extended period.
Wait to add the crispy onions to the top until you're ready to serve as these will soften over time. Remove the onions from the top before refrigerating leftovers. You can add fresh crispy onions when you're ready to serve it again.
It's not recommended to freeze this dip as the texture of cream cheese can change upon thawing, becoming crumbly. Additionally, the onions might release water when thawed, altering the consistency.
FAQs
Yes, you can prepare cream cheese onion soup mix dip ahead of time. In fact, it often tastes better after the flavors have had a chance to meld. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and it should be good for 3-4 days.
Yes, you can use plain low-fat or non-fat cream cheese with the addition garlic and herbs if you prefer a lighter version of the dip. However, keep in mind that the texture and flavor might slightly differ from the full-fat version.
This dip pairs well with various dippables such as potato chips, pretzels, crackers, vegetable sticks (like celery and carrots), bread cubes, or even toasted baguette slices.
Yes, you can add a kick of spice by incorporating ingredients like cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or crushed red pepper flakes. Adjust the amount according to your spice preference.
To quickly soften cream cheese, cut it into smaller chunks and let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, you can microwave it in short intervals (10-15 seconds) until softened. Be cautious not to melt it.
While the mix provides a convenience and saves time, you can make the blend from scratch too. For 1 packet, simply combine 2 ½ tablespoons dried minced onion, 4 cubes regular or reduced sodium beef bouillon, crumbled, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper.
Yes! You can swap the sour cream with Greek yogurt one-for-one. You can use light to full fat Greek yogurt as well.
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Cream Cheese Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 7.5 ounce container Philadelphia Garlic & Herb Whipped Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 ounce envelope dried onion soup mix
- ¼-1/3 cup French's Crispy Fried Onions
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream and onion soup mix in a medium bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Top with crispy fried onions.
- Serve with your favorite chips and raw vegetables.
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Notes
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- A homemade version of 1 Lipton Onion Soup Mix packet can be used instead of store-bought. For 1 packet, simply combine 2 ½ tablespoons dried minced onion, 4 cubes regular or reduced sodium beef bouillon, crumbled, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper.
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- For a healthier alternative, you can use light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt in place of regular sour cream.
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- If your grocery store doesn’t have Philadelphia Garlic & Herb Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, you can substitute it with the chive flavor, an 8 ounce plain whipped cream cheese, a brick of regular cream cheese, or a brick of plain light cream cheese mixed. Along with one of these plain cream cheeses, add 1 minced garlic clove or ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried herbs (such as an Italian seasoning blend), ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black or white pepper.
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- Instead of crispy fried onions, you can also top this herb dip with green onions, fresh chives, or fresh herbs. They can add a pop of color and freshness.
Leah J Anderson
So good! Super easy and delicious!
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO MUCH!! I'm so happy you made it and liked it!!
Debbie Deal
This dip has a great flavor to it. So easy to make!!
Laura Ashley
YAY!! I'm so happy you like it!