Whip up a batch of chip dip with this easy homemade chip dip recipe. Made with caramelized onions and bacon, once you learn how to make chip dip, you’ll never buy it again!

Chip dip is one of those dips that everyone loves. Dips are so great for so many things – parties, potlucks, game day, or just an afternoon snack. Easy Beer Cheese Dip is a favorite with adults. And everyone loves a good chip dip.

This homemade potato chip dip recipe is easy, but it does require some time, as you need to caramelize the onions. This is essentially an onion chip dip, but we’ve added a touch of bacon because, well, bacon makes everything better! So the bacon is optional if you don’t have any on hand. The onions are a must.

Homemade Potato Chip Dip Recipe

Start by slicing the onions. You want to make sure they are sliced thin. A mandolin is the best kitchen tool for thin slicing vegetables. If you leave the onions sliced, they tend to become quite stringy, which is not a desirable texture in a potato chip dip. So slice, and then finely dice the onions. 

Next, cook the onions in butter over low heat until they reach a nice, dark brown color. These onions weren’t diced, so the diced ones will look much smaller as they will be diced and ready to go in the dip.  If you want a shortcut, cook the onions in a slow cooker overnight the night before you want to make the chip dip. They’ll be ready to go. 

The hard part is done. Finally, mix all the ingredients together, and it’s ready. We used more sour cream than mayo in the recipe because we prefer that, but adjust to your tastes. The dip can be eaten right away, but it’s so much better the longer it sits. So, try to make it a day ahead. Refrigerate until you’re ready to eat. 

If you really want to go all out, serve your homemade chip dip with homemade potato chips. They are amazing!  Or serve with your favorite chip. These waffle chips from Cape Cod are amazing and work great for dipping. They are nice and sturdy so they hold a lot of dip.