Try a caramelized onion dip recipe that will make you never want to use another dried onion dip recipe again. Homemade onion dip takes more time than a pre-packaged dried onion dip, but not too much time, just enough time to show that you care.
What you need for this Onion Dip Recipe
4 medium sized ONIONS
1 Tbsp BUTTER
1 Tbsp OIL
1 tsp SALT
2 tsp GARLIC POWDER
2-3 Tbsp WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE or ¼ cup WINE
8oz softened CREAM CHEESE
SOUR CREAM as desired
fresh PARSLEY or GREEN ONION TOPS for garnish
How to make a Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
- Slice the onions. It’s best to use sweet or yellow onions.
- Heat oil and butter on medium high heat in a skillet.
- Add the onions and saute about 5-10 minutes, stirring routinely.
- Reduce heat to medium and add salt and garlic powder and continue to stir as needed. As the onions cook down, add a little wine or Worcestershire sauce to keep the onions juicy, or just a sprinkling of water.
- Continue cooking until the onions are rich and caramel colored. Don’t be in a hurry, it will take around 30 minutes to achieve perfectly caramelized onions, but the wait is worth it.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and a spoonful of sour cream.
- Chop up the caramelized onions well and stir into the mix. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated. You can adjust the amount of sour cream to make the dip as creamy as you like. The dip will firm up as the onions cool.
- For color, stir in a little fresh parsley or green onion tops, but only use the fresh green onion if eating the same day.
This dip is tasty, but like most dips it’ll be even tastier if you can make it a day ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the dip with crackers, toast, chips, or sliced veggies. This dip makes a great creamy onion filling for other recipes. Stuff the onion filling in a jalapeno popper, or use the filling in an omelet!
If homemade onion dip isn’t your thing, you can check current prices
for a dried ONION DIP mix on Amazon.
For another easy party favorite, try this Pimiento Cheese Dip Recipe.
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