Caramelized Onion Dip
This wonderful Carmelized Onion Dip is an easy dip recipe for one of the best party appetizers that pairs well with so many foods. Boasting a rich, slightly sweet flavor and a creamy texture it is a crowd-pleasing dip with potato chips, veggies, bread and crackers, for any gatherings!
For more popular party foods try my sausage balls with cream cheese, jalapeño popper cheese ball, baked chicken meatballs and little smokies in crockpot.
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Whip up this homemade dip recipe that offers a sense of nostalgia and comfort especially when served with crispy or crunch snacks.
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Ingredients
- Yellow Onion – thinly sliced
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Butter – unsalted butter
- Chives – sliced
- Salt and Black Pepper – to taste
How To Make Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
STEP ONE – Peel and thinly slice onions.
STEP TWO – On medium-high heat melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Stir occasionally. Lower the heat when they start to brown. Continue to cook on medium-low heat. This process can take about 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.
STEP THREE – In a food processor, add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth.
STEP FOUR – Once your onions are caramelized, let them cool off for 5 minutes, and then add to the dip in the processor and pulse for just a second to mix the onions in.
Serve with chips and enjoy!
Can I make Onion Dip Ahead Of Time?
Yes you can, it is a perfect dip to make ahead of time for a party. For the best flavor it is best to serve this dip within 2 to 3 days of making it stored in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld together.
Storage Instructions
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Give it a good stir before serving from the fridge.
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Caramelized Onion Dip
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
Description
This wonderful Carmelized Onion Dip is an easy dip recipe for one of the best party appetizers that pairs well with so many foods. Boasting a rich, slightly sweet flavor and a creamy texture it is a crowd-pleasing dip with potato chips, veggies, bread and crackers for any gatherings!
Ingredients
2 yellow onions
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp chives, sliced
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Start by peeling and thinly slicing your onions.
- On medium-high heat melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Stir occasionally. Lower the heat when they start to brown. Then cook some more on medium-low heat. This process can take about 20-25 minutes.
- In a food processor, add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth.
- Once your onions are caramelized, let them cool off for 5 minutes, and then add to the dip in the processor and pulse for just a second to mix the onions in.
- Serve with chips
Notes
Storage instructions: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Give it a good stir before serving from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: American
