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Caramelized onion dip in a bowl with crackers around.
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Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe

This caramelized onion dip recipe is rich, creamy, and full of the earthy sweetness of caramelized onions. It's the perfect party dip.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time, divided1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 pounds onions chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Caramelized Onion dip.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, salt, pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until onions are golden, about 10 more minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons water to skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until water is evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons water and cook until onions are caramelized and water is evaporated, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat and add in vinegar until blended.
    Onions caramelized in a pot with butter, salt and pepper.
  • Transfer onions to medium bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Add sour cream and mayonnaise to onions and stir to combine.
    Onions transferred to a large mixing bowl. Adding sour cream and mayonaise to the large mixing bowl.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
    Additional salt and pepper added to taste in the large mixing bowl. All ingredients thoroughly mixed.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to blend.
    Caramelized onion dip served in a small glass bowl.
  • Serve and enjoy every bite!
    Overhead photo of a cracker dipped in caramelized onion dip.

Notes

  • Don't rush the onions. You're caramelizing them, not browning them.
  • You can't overmix this dip, so be sure you thoroughly mix it to combine the ingredients well.
  • Chilling for an hour is the minimum. For the best flavor, chill this dip for a few hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.2mg