Best Onion Dip Recipe (Caramelized)

Caramelized onion dip topped with chives, served with corn chips, crackers, and pretzel sticks.

Best Onion Dip Recipe (Caramelized)

This caramelized onion dip combines slowly cooked yellow and red onions with a creamy sour cream and mayo base. It is an easy homemade onion dip with rich, sweet flavor that beats any store-bought version.

Course Appetizer, Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword Cannoli Dip, Caramelized Onion, caramelized onion dip, Easy Recipes, Easy to Make, Homemade, homemade onion dip, Onion, Onion Dip, onion dip recipe, Quick and Easy Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 350kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Let's gather the ingredients!

2 medium yellow onions
2 medium red onions
1 tbs oil
1 cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
2 sprigs chives for garnish

Instructions

Let's Begin!

Caramelize the Onions

Peel and finely chop both the yellow and red onions.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown. This should take about 20-30 minutes. Be patient and keep the heat moderate to prevent burning.

Prepare the Dip Base

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise.
Stir until well blended and smooth.

Combine and Season

Once the onions are caramelized, let them cool slightly.
Add the caramelized onions to the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture.
Stir well to combine.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder and onion powder.
Best served after chilled for at least one hour.
Serve with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Notes

Low and slow: Keep the heat at medium and give the onions the full 20 to 30 minutes so they caramelize without burning.

Cool first: Let the onions cool slightly before folding them into the sour cream and mayo so the dip stays smooth.

Make ahead: Caramelize the onions up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.

Storage: Keep the dip covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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