Description
A cozy, savory onion dip that is simple to make and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions (or sweet onions)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 small clove garlic (grated, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons mayo
- Optional: splash of lemon juice
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, add onions and a pinch of salt, stir to coat.
- Let sit for a couple of minutes then continue cooking, stirring every few minutes.
- If the pan becomes dry, add a splash of water to scrape up the browned bits.
- Cook onions for about 25 to 40 minutes until deep golden and soft.
- Let onions cool for at least 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, stir together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, then add garlic and taste for salt.
- Fold in the cooled onions and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Best served slightly chilled. It’s even better after a day in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: onion dip, party snack, appetizer, caramelized onion