dip essentials: caramelized onion & sour cream dip

Name: Dip Essentials: Caramelized Onion & Sour Cream Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted; 1 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup(s) sour cream; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 clove(s) baked garlic, smashed; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/4 - sweet paprika; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper, or to taste

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Apr 14, 2018

This is a recipe that I came up with for a multipurpose dip. I use it with chips, veggies, bread… all types of fun things. It is easy to prepare, and the caramelized onions really makes this dip rock. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 tablespoon sweet butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sour cream
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 clove baked garlic, smashed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 - sweet paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

How To Make dip essentials: caramelized onion & sour cream dip

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 3

Add the butter, and oil to a pan, over medium heat.
Step 4

When the foaming subsides, give the pan a swirl, and add the onions.
Step 5

Season with some salt and pepper.
Step 6

Cook until the onions begin to turn brown, about 8 - 10 minutes.
Step 7

Chef’s Note: Stir occasionally, and make sure that they do not burn.
Step 8

Reduce heat to low, and continue to cook until the onions begin to caramelize, about 20 - 30 minutes.
Step 9

Chef’s Note: Do not turn up the heat, just let them slowly caramelize, and get nice and yummy.
Step 10

Remove the onions from the pan, and add to a blender, and blend on high speed until pureed.
Step 11

Add to a bowl with the remainder of the ingredients, and blend together.
Step 12

Chef’s Note: Taste and season with a bit of salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 13

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 14

Sprinkle with chopped dill, and serve with your favorite dipping items. Enjoy.
Step 15

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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