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A bowl of caramelized onion dip garnished with caramelized onions and chopped chives, surrounded by crispy corn chips.
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Caramelized Onion Dip

Yellow onions cooked slowly in butter until deep golden, then stirred into sour cream and mayonnaise with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Chill for at least 1 hour and serve with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. Serves 10.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dip
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramelized onion dip, caramelized onion dip recipe, onion dip with caramelized onions
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 medium yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Optional Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  • Caramelize Onions: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized, about 20-30 minutes. If onions start to brown too quickly, lower heat to medium-low. If the pan gets dry, lower stovetop heat to medium-low and add 1 Tablespoon of water at a time to prevent burning. Stir often for even cooking.
  • Allow Onions To Cool: Transfer caramelized onions to a plate to cool slightly.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Meanwhile, in a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until smooth.
  • Combine Dip: Add caramelized onions to sour cream mixture. Stir until well combined.
  • Chill Dip: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve: Garnish with fresh chives, if desired. Serve with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Notes

When You're Ready To Serve: Let the dip sit out for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This softens it just enough to make dipping easy without losing its creamy texture.
To Make In Advance: You can make the dip up to 2 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Refrigerator Storage: Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.2mg