This caramelized onion dip will bring tears to your eyes and put a smile on you face. It goes particularly well with sweet potato chips, but pretzels, pita chips, carrots or crostini would all go equally well! Make it a day ahead and let the flavors meld for the most awesome experience! Enjoy!
Onions should cook for about 20 minutes until they are caramelized. Stir occasionally to brown evenly.
Caramelized Onion Dip
Author: Monica
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Serves: 1-1½ cups
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced and caramelized
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt (for caramelizing the onions)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened (I do this in the microwave 5-10 seconds at a time)
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt (for the actual dip)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder (toasted if you have it)
- 20 turns of ground pepper from a pepper mill
Instructions
- Place olive oil, onions and ¼ teaspoon salt in a frying pan over medium heat. Onions should cook for about 20 minutes until they are caramelized. Stir occasionally to brown evenly. Once cooked set aside to cool.
- Combine all other ingredients in a bowl finishing with the onions. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use. Hopefully at least an hour to overnight!
