Caramelized Onion Dip
This creamy and savory Caramelized Onion Dip is perfect for any gathering! With sweet, golden caramelized onions blended into a rich mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, this dip is a crowd favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 yellow onions
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp chives, sliced
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Start by peeling and thinly slicing your onions. Don’t worry about being perfect—once they caramelize, they’ll be soft and delicious.
- Melt your butter in a pan over medium-high heat and toss in those sliced onions. Stir them occasionally to keep them from burning. Once they start to brown, lower the heat to medium-low and let them slowly cook to perfection. The trick is patience! Caramelizing takes about 20-25 minutes, but it’s worth it for that sweet, golden goodness.
- While your onions are doing their thing, grab a food processor and add the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Season it up with salt and pepper, then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Once your onions are beautifully caramelized, let them cool for a few minutes (about 5 minutes is perfect). Add them to the food processor and give it a quick pulse—just enough to mix the onions into the creamy base while still keeping some texture.
- Scoop your caramelized onion dip into a bowl, sprinkle with chopped chives for a fresh finish, and serve it up with your favorite chips. This dip is also amazing with veggie sticks or even spread on bread for a twist!