Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on September 15, 2023
Grab a big bag of chips because you won’t be able to stop eating this caramelized onion dip. Slow-cooked caramelized onions are swirled in a delightfully creamy base for an irresistibly flavorful dip.
Utensils Appetizer
Globe New American
12
ingredients
9
steps
40
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
6
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
2 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
2
large yellow onions, sliced thinly
chicken broth or water, as needed
2
garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
4 oz
cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup(s)
sour cream
1/4 cup(s)
mayonnaise
1/4 cup(s)
Greek yogurt
salt and pepper, to taste
finely minced chives, for garnish
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Directions 9 steps | 40 Minutes

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 2

Add the olive oil and a handful of the sliced onions. Cook onions until the onions are soft, about 1-2 minutes. 

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe: Add the olive oil and a handful of the sliced onions.
Step 3

Add another handful of onions. Repeat steps until all of the onions are added to the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper.

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe: Add another handful of onions.
Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the onions, stirring constantly so the onions cook evenly.

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe: Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the onions, stirring constantly so the onions cook evenly.
Step 5

Cook onions for about 20-25 minutes or until the onions are dark brown. During cooking, if there are any spots on the skillet where the residue of the onion is starting to burn, deglaze the area with chicken broth or water.

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe: Cook onions for about 20-25 minutes or until the onions are dark brown.
Step 6

Add the garlic cloves and the Worcestershire sauce to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe: Add the garlic cloves and the Worcestershire sauce to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
Step 7

In the bowl of a food processor, add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt and the caramelized onion mixture.

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe: In the bowl of a food processor, add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt and the caramelized onion mixture.
Step 8

Pulse to mix until the onions are finely chopped, about 10-15 pulses. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe: Pulse to mix until the onions are finely chopped, about 10-15 pulses.
Step 9

Garnish with finely minced chives. Serve with baby carrots, chopped bell peppers or chips. Enjoy!

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe: Garnish with finely minced chives.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
284
FAT
27 g
PROTEIN
3.7 g
CARBS
8 g
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Kimiko S.

Kimiko

23 Aug 2022

Forget those pre-made dips! Here is a super delicious dip to share with your loved ones during the next big game

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