The Ultimate Caramelized Onion Dip for Your Holiday Feast!

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Whether you’re hosting a casual BBQ, a festive holiday gathering, or a cozy movie night with friends, this Caramelized Onion Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

It’s creamy, savory, and has just the right amount of sweetness from those perfectly caramelized onions.

Plus, it’s easy to make and will be the star of the table at any celebration!

 

A picture of a bowl of carmelized onion dip topped with sliced scallions in a white serving bowl.

 

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Yields: about 1.5 cups

 

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

 

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Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Start by peeling and thinly slicing your onions.

 

A picture of sliced onions on a cutting board.

 

2 – On medium-high heat melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Stir occasionally.

 

A picture of onions cooking in a skillet.

 

3 – Lower the heat when they start to brown.

4 – Continue to cook on medium-low heat. This process can take about 20-25 minutes.

 

A picture of browned onions in a skillet.

 

5 – In a food processor, add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth.

 

A picture of cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper unblended in a food processor.

 

A picture of cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper blended together in a food processor.

 

6 – Let the carmelized onions cool off for 5 minutes.

7 – Add the onions to the processor and pulse for just a second to mix them in.

 

A picture of carmelized onions in a food processor with a cream mixture, unblended.

 

A icture of carmelized onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and spices blended together in a food processor.

 

8 – Serve with chips. Enjoy!

 

A picture of a person dipping a chip into a bowl of carmelized onion dip.

 

Pro Tips for Success:

  • Use fresh onions for the best flavor. The natural sweetness of yellow onions will shine through once caramelized.

  • Cook the onions low and slow. Caramelizing onions takes time, but the sweet, rich flavor is so worth it. Don’t rush the process!

  • Adjust the seasoning to your liking. If you like a little more tang, add extra sour cream or a squeeze of lemon juice.

  • Serve with different dippers: Try chips, fresh veggies, or toasted pita bread for variety and extra crunch.

 

A close up picture of a bowl of carmelized onion dip.

 

This Caramelized Onion Dip is an easy and delicious dip that will have your guests asking for the recipe!

Whether it’s a holiday party, a family BBQ, or a casual get-together, it’s a versatile addition to any menu.

Enjoy the creamy goodness and sweet onion flavor in every bite!

 

A picture of a bowl of carmelized onion dip topped with sliced scallions in a white serving bowl.

Caramelized Onion Dip

Yield: 1.5 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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

    1. Start by peeling and thinly slicing your onions.

    2. On medium-high heat melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Stir occasionally.

    3.Lower the heat when they start to brown.

    4. Continue to cook on medium-low heat. This process can take about 20-25 minutes.

    5. In a food processor, add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth.

    6. Let the carmelized onions cool off for 5 minutes.

    7. Add the dip to the processor and pulse for just a second to mix the onions in.

    8. Serve with chips. Enjoy!

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