French Onion Dip

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2013

Made with instant soup mix, this dip is no work but tastes salty and fake. Real onions add great flavor but take time to prep. How to ­reconcile?

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1 hour

French Onion Dip

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Stirring a packet of onion soup mix into sour cream has long been the go-to method for this popular party dip; we were determined to do better. By dicing onions instead of slicing them (more surface area) and starting them over medium heat,...

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