We play Dungeons & Dragons every 2-3 weeks, and if you’ve ever played, you would know that snacks are basically compulsory.
I love dips but rarely have the foresight to buy any before the game, since I only really do a grocery shop once a fortnight (and it doesn’t usually line up with the game).
I’ve been thinking about it for a while though, and checking out some “from scratch” French onion dip recipes, as that was something I remembered as a staple of 90s parties. It turns out that a) you can use Greek yoghurt instead of sour cream, and b) it’s mostly just caramelised onions, garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
As it turns out, I always have a ton of Greek-style yoghurt in my fridge, and I bought a jar of Beerenberg caramelised onion relish a while back (seemed interesting). And guess what? It has garlic and balsamic vinegar, plus some other delicious things! It’s a really tasty relish, but more importantly, the balsamic replaces the Worcestershire in the flavour profile and you’ve basically got half of the French onion dip in a jar!
Anyway, today before my run, I added two tablespoons of the onions to one cup of yoghurt and mixed it in. Poured it into two travel-safe containers and popped them in the fridge for the flavours to meld.
Look, it was tasty enough two hours later, but the second batch 10 hours later? Wow. That’s when the flavours really came out.
Fancy French Onion Dip in a flash
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Greek-style yoghurt
1 tbsp of your favourite caramelised onion relish
Method:
Mix yoghurt and onion together
Cover and refrigerate overnight (8-10 hours)
Enjoy!