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.
Add the dip mix to the sour cream in a medium-sized bowl.
Stir to thoroughly combine and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour, before using.
Serve it with potato chips or veggies. Enjoy!
- 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
- 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.
Patricia says
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!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
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.
Venancia Herrick says
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.
Abby says
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!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Abby, thank you!
Hetty Moore says
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
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Fantastic, Hetty, thank you!
Hetty Moore says
I cannot find this mix from Lipton ANYWHERE so it is great to have this..thanks so much
Kim LeBouton says
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.
Lisa says
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.
Greg says
Lisa, I’m in the same boat. Have you found anything close?
Craig Snapp says
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.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
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.
Lucinda says
Going to make this tonight or soon as I go to the store I dont beef granule only knorrs beef cubes
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
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.