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The Best Creamy Homemade Caramelized Onion Dip

A white bowl filled with creamy caramelized onion dip, topped generously with crispy caramelized onions and fresh green chives.
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Make a deeply flavorful, creamy caramelized onion dip from scratch that surpasses any store-bought version. This recipe focuses on achieving perfectly sweet, jammy onions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the onions slowly, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, for 40 to 50 minutes until they are deep golden brown and jammy. Do not rush this step; low and slow heat develops the sweetness.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the caramelized onions cool for 15 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder to the cream cheese. Mix until just combined and smooth.
  6. Fold the cooled caramelized onions into the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Cover the dip and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, garnish with fresh chives. Serve cold or at room temperature with chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 2 tablespoons of heavy cream for the mayonnaise.
  • If you prefer a hot dip, mix all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until heated through.
  • To speed up onion caramelization slightly, add 1 teaspoon of sugar during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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