This caramelized onion dip has been a favorite in my family for years. It’s rich and creamy, packed with sweet caramelized onion flavor, and has just a touch of heat from cayenne pepper. Whenever I serve it at a party, it disappears quickly.
It’s also one of my favorite appetizers for easy entertaining because it’s actually better when you make it ahead. Give the dip a day or two in the refrigerator and the flavors have time to come together. You can even freeze it, so I often make a full batch and save some for another gathering.
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The only part that requires a little patience is caramelizing the onions. Give them about 45 minutes to cook low and slow until they’re soft, deeply browned, and full of flavor. Don’t rush this step. Those caramelized onions are what make this dip so much better than an ordinary onion dip.
And don’t be tempted to leave out the cayenne pepper. It doesn’t make the dip hot. It adds just enough background heat to balance all that creamy, savory onion flavor.
Serve this caramelized onion dip with potato chips, crackers, or toasted French bread for an easy appetizer that works for holidays, football parties, family gatherings, or anytime you need a reliable crowd-pleasing dip.
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Caramelized Onion Dip
Caramelized Onion Dip
This is a crowd-pleasing dip packed with onion flavor and a hint of heat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut onions in half and slice thinly.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, cayenne, salt & pepper, and saute for 10 minutes, until softened and translucent.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the onions, stirring occasionally for 20-40 minutes more, until the onions are deeply browned and caramelized.
- Chop the onions with the back of your spoon when you stir them. Don't rush the cooking. Cool the onions completely.
- Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together until smooth. Add the cooled onion mixture to the cream cheese mixture and mix well. Thin with a little milk if necessary to get the consistency you want.
- Chill for a couple of hours, or overnight prior to serving. This dip gets better after sitting in the refrigerator, so make it a day, or more, ahead of when you will serve it.
- Serve with potato chips, crackers, or toasted French bread slices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
106.77Fat (grams)
10.57 gSat. Fat (grams)
3.54 gCarbs (grams)
2.42 gFiber (grams)
0.24 gNet carbs
2.18 gSugar (grams)
1.31 gProtein (grams)
0.91 gSodium (milligrams)
134.83 mgCholesterol (grams)
16.19 mgNutritional information is approximate.
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