Caramelized Onion Dip
Caramelized onion dip is rich, creamy and packed with sweet caramelized onions. Serve with potato chips or veggies for an appetizer that everyone loves!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
CHILLING30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramelized onion dip, homemade caramelized onion dip
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Heat butter and olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook with the lid on, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and jammy, about 30-40 minutes.
In a food processor, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until smooth and well combined.
Add the caramelized onions to the food processor and pulse a few more times until just combined. Chill the onion dip for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld together.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped chives and serve with potato chips.
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- Slice the Onions: Use a mandolin to evenly slice the onions thin, ensuring they cook uniformly and caramelize at the same rate for the best texture.
- Caramelizing Onions: Low and slow is the key to getting deeply golden and jammy onions. Avoid rushing the process cook over medium heat.
- Chilling Time: Allow the dip to chill for at least 30 minutes so all the flavors come together and the dip firms up.
- Onions: Use other types of onions or a combination of different types, such as white onions, shallots or red onions.
- Add-Ins: add crispy crumbled bacon to the onion dip for a smoky and meaty flavor or grated Parmesan cheese for a savory and cheesy addition.
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.3mg