French onion dip

French onion dip, made of sour cream and instant onion soup, was created by an unknown cook in Los Angeles in 1954. The recipe spread quickly and was printed in a local newspaper. A Lipton advertising campaign promoted it on television and in supermarkets. The recipe was added to the Lipton instant onion soup package in 1958. Around the same time, a similar recipe, but made with reduced cream, was created in New Zealand and became very popular. The name "French onion dip" began to be used in the 1960s, and gradually replaced "California dip". ==Preparation==

The original recipe consisted of sour cream and dehydrated onion soup mix. Commercially prepared products include additional ingredients to thicken, stabilize, and preserve the mixture. Home-made versions may use caramelized onions. ==Serving==

French onion dip is often served at parties It has also been described as "an American classic". sandwiches and tacos. ==Variants==

Alternative bases include cream cheese and mayonnaise. Common flavorings are salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic, garlic powder, parsley, chives, Worcestershire sauce pepper sauce and others. ==See also==