Not HeluvaGood, Not Lay's: This Is The Best French Onion Dip In Stores

Chips and dip aren't just a snack; they're a way of life. If you're a salty, savory snacker, you know what we're talking about. The undisputed heavyweight of all dips just might be French onion, and we took the time to taste-test several store-bought brands. While well-known snack giants like HeluvaGood, Lay's, and Frito-Lay were all in the lineup, our number one ranking went to Daisy Sour Cream French Onion Dip.

What made the Daisy French onion dip stand out? Our taste tester boasted simple ingredients, robust texture, cool creaminess, and nicely balanced flavors. The onion is bold enough to bring lots of punch, while sweetness rounds out the saltiness and acidity. Sounds like the perfect match for your next bag of plain chips. If you're looking for the best potato chips you can buy at the grocery store, we've weighed in on those, too (and the winner is perfect for plunging into zesty dips). 

In a Reddit thread discussing the best onion dips, a couple of people went to bat for Daisy. "If we are talking store bought, Daisy brand is the best," said one commenter. Meanwhile, another post showcased a photo of Daisy Sour Cream French Onion Dip with a single chip-shaped scoop missing, claiming, "As far as taste. I am not saying you will lick it off a dirty floor, but not saying you wouldn't either." Others chimed in with, "It's very tasty, the first store dip that made me feel like it's okay to buy instead of make my own," and, "This is the best French onion dip you can get from the grocery store! And it has no bs ingredients. Just sour cream and spices."

Since this French onion dip is on the thicker side and boasts pronounced flavor, we'd recommend a sturdy plain chip, perhaps lightly salted — Ruffles or kettle chips would do. As for other ways to use this delicious French onion dip? We've seen burger trends where a packet of dry French onion dip/soup mix is added for maximum flavor, but we've also seen advice to add sour cream to your burger mix for juiciness. Why not combine the two methods and add this sour-cream-based French onion dip to your burger mix? Alternatively, you could use it as a condiment on a crispy smash burger. We wouldn't argue against putting a generous dollop on your next baked potato, dipping your pirogies in it, or using it in place of regular sour cream on taco night, either!