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Caramelized Onion Dip
Caramelized Onion Dip is creamy, savory and slightly sweet, made with caramelized onions, mayo and sour cream, plus a handful of fresh herbs and other seasonings.
Some other dips you will love: Nacho Cheese Sauce, Queso Blanco Dip.
This ultra creamy onion dip is perfect for parties and backyard get-togethers year round. It tastes fresh and amazing and so much better than if it came from a packaged mix.
This is not your mama’s onion dip that came from a dehydrated powder packet. This is fresh, sweet caramelized onions in a creamy dip that everyone will love and no one will forget.
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Ingredients for Onion Dip
- Onions – I love using sweet Vidalia onions, but you could also use white or yellow.
- Onion Powder – For extra onion flavor.
- Sour Cream and Mayonnaise – The base of the dip.
- Fresh Minced Chives – Another type of onion for more flavor. Also makes for a pretty garnish.
- Other ingredients include – A garlic clove, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, butter, salt, and pepper.
How to Make Caramelized Onion Dip
Be sure to check the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions.
- Caramelize Onions: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add onions and cook for several minutes. Then turn the heat down to medium-low and cook the onions for about 20-25 minutes. The only will become soft and will turn a beautiful golden brown color. Caramelizing the onions takes time, but the sweet onion flavor is so worth it! Let the onions cool for 15-20 minutes, otherwise they will melt your dip.
- Make the dip. Mix almost all of the other ingredients together, then stir in the cooled onions. Chives are added last.
- Serve chilled. Let your dip chill out in the fridge for at least an hour. Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve with your favorite potato chips.
FAQs
What type of onions are best for onion dip?
I prefer the sweet Vidalia, but really any type of onion will work. I’ve used yellow and red, but you can also use shallots or a mix of what you like or have on hand.
Can I caramelize the onions in the oven?
Yes! you can toss the onions with melted butter or olive oil and bake in the oven on a low heat or even use your Instant Pot.
Serving Suggestions
You absolutely cannot go wrong serving this dip with potato chips. I am quite partial to Ruffles or Lays (with the ridges), but kettle cooked chips are particularly delicious.
You can also serve with bagel chips, pita chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, or crackers. Raw veggies like carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas are a great option, too.
Storage
Storage: This dip will last about 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If it looks a little watery, just give it a stir and you’ll be good to go. Feel free to make it a day ahead of your event.
Expert Tips
- For a lower calorie dip, replace the sour cream with a low fat variety or Plain Greek yogurt.
- If your onions are becoming dry as they cook, add a couple tablespoons of water to the pan.
- Dairy-based dips should not be left out longer than 2 hours. For food safety, it should be discarded, or refrigerated after this time.
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Caramelized Onion Dip
Caramelized Onion Dip is creamy, savory and slightly sweet, made with caramelized onions, mayo and sour cream, fresh herbs and garlic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium sweet onions such as Vidalia diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced chives plus some for garnish
Instructions
- Add butter to a large skillet and melt over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cook onions for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The onions should be soft and golden brown; it could take up to 30-40 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute or two. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, onion powder, black pepper, Worcestershire and lemon juice. Stir in the cooled onions until well incorporated. Finally, stir in fresh minced chives.
- Serve chilled. Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve with your favorite potato chips.
Notes
This recipe makes about 2 cups of dip. For a party, plan on ¼ cup per person.
Storage: This dip will last about 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If it looks a little water, just give it a stir and you’ll be good to go. Feel free to make it a day ahead of your event.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
