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Homemade Dry French Onion Dip Mix {Copycat Recipe}

June 22, 2015

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homemade french onion dip mix recipe dry dried lipton copycat

I’ll admit it.  I actually like the Lipton onion mix stuff.  You know, the stuff in the envelope that can be used to make soup or dip?  I’ve never used it to make soup but as a dip it tastes pretty good.  Tear open the envelope, pour the contents into a bowl of sour cream, stir, refrigerate for 30 minutes, pull out a bag of your favorite potato chips, sit back and *crunch, munch, crunch.*

BUT you know how it is with most pre-prepared food items.  The list of ingredients always includes strange things that really just don’t belong there. So if you can make the same thing without all the junk that tastes just as good or better, plus is way cheaper to make yourself, why wouldn’t you make it, right?  Right!

Here’s a copycat recipe version of the dry French onion dip mix you can throw together in 2 minutes and you’ll love the results.

And it also makes a cute little gift idea.

It’s as simple as combining a few dry ingredients together and then mixing it in with the sour cream.  It only takes a couple of minutes to put together, but you can also make a few dried dip mixes in advance to have on hand when you need them.  This recipe is the equivalent of one envelope of dried onion soup mix.

Let’s get started!

Combine everything but the sour cream in a small bowl.  I use msg-free beef broth granules.

homemade french onion dip mix recipe dry dried lipton copycat

Add the dip mix to the sour cream in a medium-sized bowl.

homemade french onion dip mix recipe dry dried lipton copycat

Stir to thoroughly combine and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour, before using.

homemade french onion dip mix recipe dry dried lipton copycat

Serve it with potato chips or veggies.  Enjoy!

homemade french onion dip mix recipe dry dried lipton copycat

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Homemade French Onion Dip Mix {Copycat Recipe}
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
: Kimberly Killebrew, www.daringgourmet.com
Serves: Makes 2 cups prepared dip
Ingredients
  • 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onions
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
Instructions
  1. Combine the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside until ready to use. Place the sour cream in a medium-sized bowl and stir in the dip mix. Let it refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour, before using. Can be made a day ahead. Serve with potato chips or vegetables.
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42 Responses

  1. Patricia says

    January 9, 2021 at 7:19 pm

    Hello Kimberly, the link for “msg-free beef broth granules” didn’t work; pls re-post the brand, or other brands, that you recommend. Thanks very much!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 10, 2021 at 9:36 pm

      Hi Patricia, sadly most brands are filled with so much junk that even if they are msg-free it’s hard to recommend them. Herbox has a msg-free bouillon that has slightly less junk than a lot of others.

      Reply
  2. Venancia Herrick says

    December 20, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    I am excited to try this onion recipe. My son asked me to make the Lipton one. Not my favorite as it is salty. I will let you know how it turns out.

    Reply
  3. Abby says

    February 10, 2020 at 8:03 am

    This makes amazing dip! So happy I found your recipe! I made only one change, I halved the amount of beef bouillon due to the sodium content in the brand I use (I have CHF and am limited on daily sodium intake.) I think it’s perfect this way, more and it may be too strong a beefy flavor for my taste, again for the brand I use. Bookmarked! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 10, 2020 at 9:32 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Abby, thank you!

      Reply
  4. Hetty Moore says

    October 16, 2019 at 3:31 pm

    I am thrilled to find this recipe..I just posted above but I also just made the mix/dip. I did add a little bit of chili powder just for a little more flavor maybe..not hot..I have been all over Austin,TX looking for Lipton mix and now i can just make it at home!!!!!yy

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      October 16, 2019 at 7:15 pm

      Fantastic, Hetty, thank you!

      Reply
  5. Hetty Moore says

    October 16, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    I cannot find this mix from Lipton ANYWHERE so it is great to have this..thanks so much

    Reply
  6. Kim LeBouton says

    July 12, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    Thanks for this recipe. Because I didn’t want to run to the store, I substituted the following: Lawry’s Seasoned Salt for Onion Powder; Beef Better than Bouillon (refrigerated jar); and plain yogurt for sour cream. Tasted great.

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    July 5, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    I’m desperately looking for the Beatrice French onion chip dip recipe, where I live the stores don’t sell it anymore. I’m certainly going to try your recipe with the hope it comes close. But if anyone knows that recipe from the Beatrice company I would be ever so grateful.

    Reply
    • Greg says

      December 9, 2020 at 9:22 am

      Lisa, I’m in the same boat. Have you found anything close?

      Reply
  8. Craig Snapp says

    December 23, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    Kimberly this is truly a wonderful recipe. I grew up with Lipton onion dip ever since it came to market. My parents always made it for really any occasion, with salty ruffles potato chips yum. I dehydrate and jar onions, especially when the vidalia’s come to season. I used some of my smoked dried onion in this recipe and perfection. My daughter would be sad if I didn’t have onion dip for all occasions and she loved this. One thing I’ve never seen anyone talk about using onion dip for is baked potatoes!! It’s fantastic, with some cheese and bacon..and I will be making a version with dried green onions…Mmmmm… you should try it if you haven’t. Cheers to your site and wonderful recipes, I will be scowering for more yummy gems here.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      December 23, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      Wonderful, Craig, I’m glad you enjoyed it, thank you! That’s fantastic that you dehydrate your own onions, I’ve no doubt that makes such a huge difference in the flavor. Baked potatoes – you betcha! Thanks again for the feedback, Craig, and I look forward to “seeing you” around.

      Reply
  9. Lucinda says

    November 25, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    Going to make this tonight or soon as I go to the store I dont beef granule only knorrs beef cubes

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 25, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      Great, Lucinda, please let us know what you think! You may be able to smash up and pulverize the cubes, worth a try anyway if it saves you a trip to the store.

      Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    August 12, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    Great replica without the MSG. Thank you!

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  11. Katy Hall says

    July 3, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    I’ve made this recipe twice now and each time it’s gone in 2days! Even my son who hates onions loves this dip! Lol! I used a 1inch of fresh onion instead of the dried because I was impatient and didn’t want to wait for the onions to soften up!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 3, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      Awesome, Katy, I’m so glad, thank you!

      Reply
  12. SueV says

    June 21, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Paper version, every Wednesday is recipe day. Today had a section on homemade dips yours was in that. Worcestershire smells when you cook it, but the taste is better than anything I have ever had, 17 ingredients including anchovies, you leave it for 3 weeks, shaking daily, then strain it. I have even figured out how to can it, by experimenting, waited 6 months and used it, tasted just as good as the refrigerated from the same batch. I make triple batches, because everyone wants it but they want me to make it. My grandson goes to college soon and has begged me to send him off with some, that is the reason figuring out the canning, I knew the acids were right so figured might as well try it, glad I did because it worked.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 21, 2017 at 11:36 am

      That is really cool, Sue, I’ll have to experiment with that myself. I’ve no doubt it tastes better than store-bought.

      Reply
  13. SueV says

    June 21, 2017 at 5:55 am

    Nice surprise reading my local paper Portland Press Herald, State of Maine, this recipe from you. I also love onion dip, crave it frequently. Of course I make my own, add one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to dip, kicks it up a notch. Worcestershire also homemade, made a batch this morning, house stinks to high heaven from the vinegar and onions, now wait three weeks for it to ferment and will have plenty for the rest of the summer. Going to try this one because now I am craving onion dip. Need chips, with ridges of course, so off to the store, wash hair first, because I also smell like a pickle. Nice seeing one of your recipes in our local papers. The Recipe was included in the food section today on homemade dips.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 21, 2017 at 10:22 am

      That’s great, Sue! Wow, I’m all about making my own condiments and sauces and it’s never occurred to me to make my own Worcestershire. Great idea! But yes, I can imagine the smell is off-putting, especially if you’re fermenting anchovies! Did you see my recipe in the paper version of the newsletter or online?

      Reply
  14. Donna Pierce says

    May 30, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    I ran out of store bought dip so I decided to look up a diy version. I found this recipe and decided to try it only to realize that I had no dried onions. I minced fresh onions instead and it is delicious!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      May 30, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      Wonderful, Donna, thank you!

      Reply
  15. Joy says

    February 18, 2017 at 10:07 am

    Thank you soooo much! This recipe is delicious and so easy! It also reminds me of growing up and hanging out at my friend’s house and eating chips and dip all the time. Looked for a healthier mix but rarely saw one. My mom encouraged me to look online and when I saw this healthy version with beef bullion, I knew I hit the jackpot since the bouillon is what gives it that extra flavor. Thank you for sharing!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 20, 2017 at 11:45 pm

      Awesome, Joy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

      Reply
  16. Samantha says

    September 25, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    Yum, Sounds Delicious, I am definitely trying this Recipe for Certain! Thank you so kindly for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 25, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      You’re welcome, Samantha, and thank you!

      Reply
  17. Kimberly Milburn says

    August 14, 2016 at 7:11 am

    Love having homemade mixes on hand!!! If I were to make a big batch, how much would I use for one recipe…4 tablespoons?

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 14, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Hi Kimberly! I haven’t measured how many tablespoons this mix yields, but if it yields 4 tablespoons then yes, use 4 tablespoons dip mix per 16 ounces sour cream. The potential challenge though is making sure to shake the mix good so that all the ingredients are distributed evenly, otherwise you may be getting disproportionate amounts of certain ingredients in one batch of dip versus the other batch. That’s why I recommend just using the whole batch of dip mix all at once with the sour cream to make sure the flavors are balanced correctly.

      Reply
  18. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    June 17, 2016 at 7:59 am

    So my friend Nikki and I LOVE dips like this. We really only eat it when we throw birthday parties haha but it’s so good! This one looks amazing!

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    April 28, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    Hi Kimberly! My husband and I have been invited to a 60’s themed dinner and I signed up for appetizers!
    I am making your homemade French Onion dip and Chili Cheese Pigs in a Blanket! Just to put a fresh new approach ! Thank you ! Peggi

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 28, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      Hi Peggi, that sounds like so much fun, I’d love to get invited to a 60’s themed dinner! :) Those dishes sound like perfect options to take along, hope you both have a blast!

      Reply
  20. Josh Gutierrez says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    HOORAY! Found this recipe through a search, made a test batch, and now I’m ready for an Easter party for “homeless” adults (those of us who don’t have family nearby or won’t be going home for the holiday). There will be about 120 of us. The last few years we went through a case of dip (16 pint containers) and were out well before the party was over. This year I’ll put the budget to better use and make a bunch!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 24, 2016 at 7:48 am

      Wonderful, I’m so glad you found my site, Josh, and that you enjoyed this dip. What a great cause to put it to use, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  21. S. Wilkinson says

    July 18, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    We’ve made this four times already and all love it. It’s at least as good as the prepackaged stuff and it’s healthier and cheaper. Thank you!

    Reply
  22. Lauren Gray says

    July 3, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Saw this in my email yesterday evening… and then literally dreamt about it last night! I’ve already told Kristofer I want him to make this for me!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 3, 2015 at 9:21 am

      Haha, Lauren! We’re kindred spirits :) Somehow French onion dip has a real childhood connection for me – I must have been a chip/dip glutton in my youth ;)

      Reply
  23. Natalie says

    June 23, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    LOVE French onion dip but have never tried making it myself. Thanks for this, looking forward to making some this weekend!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 23, 2015 at 4:54 pm

      Awesome, Natalie! You’ll love being able to make it yourself so easily, enjoy!

      Reply
  24. jesusan says

    June 23, 2015 at 5:38 am

    Is this recipe ever a blast from the past! For me, at least. I haven’t made dip of any sort in many, many years. I’m saving this, though, because I like the idea of having a healthier way to do French Onion Dip.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 23, 2015 at 7:14 am

      For whatever reason dips aren’t something I make very often either. But I do occasionally enjoy sitting down with a bag of potato chips and this French Onion Dip. Just remember, Susan, to use full fat sour cream :)

      Reply

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