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caramelized onion dip

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Maggie M
In The Kitchen, OH

This is the best onion dip I have ever had. It is so worth the bit of time it takes. You will be hard pressed to find a better onion dip recipe and it is a guarantee you won't find these flavors in a paper pouch! It is frequently requested and always an enormous hit at gatherings.

(1 rating)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For caramelized onion dip

  • 3 Tbsp
    oil - vegetable or olive oil
  • 2 c
    diced onion - i like to use spanish onion for the extra flavor
  • 1-1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 3/4 c
    real mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper or use white if you prefer
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder - optional
  • 1
    green onion chopped for garnish

How To Make caramelized onion dip

  • 1
    In a saute pan over medium heat heat oil. Add diced onions. Cook the onions, stirring often, until they are caramelized.
  • 2
    Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • 3
    Mix remaining ingredients thoroughly. Add the cooled onion and stir well.
  • 4
    Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Before serving, stir the dip and sprinkle chopped green onion over the top for extra flavor and garnish.
  • 5
    NOTE: I do not add any salt to this because once the onions are caramelized they give off a salty taste.
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