If buffalo sauce and sour cream onion dip had a baby... this dip would be it! A creamy dip flavored with hot sauce, this one was made for football season. It’s creamy, sweet, spicy, and tangy, all the flavors you crave in a homemade game day dip. Save this one!
I am happy to share that I partnered with Dairy Council of Florida to bring you this deliciously creamy dip!
Other than my cold spinach dip, this buffalo onion dip is my new favorite cold dip to serve when the big game is on...and everyone loves it!
Buffalo chicken dip is delicious but isn't vegetarian. I always like to make something gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian for guests when entertaining at home.
Plus, I love Fritos and this dip is the best dip for Fritos corn chips! If you love buffalo chicken, try my Buffalo Chicken Pie!
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What You'll Need
- Franks Hot Sauce: This is my go-to hot sauce but use whatever hot sauce you like best.
- Onions: I recommend using vidalia sweet onions since they are naturally sweeter.
- Cream Cheese: This will give the dip a thicker creamier texture.
- Sour Cream: Sour cream is a staple in onion dip. It brings a tangy bite that's so delicious.
- Onion Powder: To add a bit more onion flavor, we add some dried onion powder.
- Chives: Fresh chives tie this delicious dip together nicely.
Caramelizing Your Onions
The real MVP of this dip? The caramelized onions! They add a sweet, rich flavor that makes this dip totally irresistible.
To get those onions just right, you’ve got to go low and slow—there’s no rushing this with high heat. Give them at least 20-30 minutes to work their magic. I like to play around with the heat until I hit that sweet spot where they brown perfectly without burning.
You’ll know they’re ready when they’ve shrunk down and turned a deep golden brown, with all that sweetness concentrated in every bite.
What To Serve Your Dip With
You can serve this dip with Fritos chips, Fritos scoops, ruffled potato chips, grilled pita triangles, pretzels or even corn tortilla chips. A healthier route would be celery and carrot sticks. Everything is good in it. 🙂
Variations/Substitutions
This dip is super versatile, so you can easily tweak it to match your taste. Here are a few of my favorite swaps:
- Swap chopped chives with scallions, thyme, or parsley.
- Use a spicier hot sauce if you want to amp up the heat.
- Add butter or cut back on the hot sauce if you prefer it milder.
- Mix in shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese for extra cheesy goodness.
- Throw in some sliced garlic with your onions for a delicious caramelized garlic flavor.
If you've tried this Fritos corn chip dip, make sure to leave a review or comment below! I love hearing from you!
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Creamy Buffalo Dip
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add sliced onions, 3 tablespoon olive oil or butter, and salt to a saute pan over high heat for 2-3 minutes. Lower heat to medium/low and saute for 25 more minutes. *If the onions are browning too quickly, turn down the heat. We don't want burnt onions.
- While waiting for the onions, mix together the sour cream, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, onion powder, salt, & chives in a large bowl and set aside. *Using a hand mixer will help cream the cream cheese better. Otherwise a silicone spatula works too.
- Once the onions are caramelized and slightly cooled, add them to the mixing bowl and mix using a spoon until incorporated.*Optional- mix in a teaspoon of sugar or honey for a sweeter dip. (So delish!)
- Transfer dip to a small dip bowl and serve with Fritos corn chips, tostitos, potato chips, pita bread, bell peppers, celery, or carrot sticks!
Nutrition
Notes
- Swap chopped chives with scallions, thyme, or parsley
- Use a spicier hot sauce if you like more heat
- Add butter or less hot sauce if you want to dial down the heat
- Mix in shredded cheddar or Moneterey jack cheese
- Add sliced garlic to your onions for a caramelized garlic flavor
Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!