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A bowl of onion dip recipe topped with caramelized onions and chives, surrounded by crispy chips.

onion dip recipe

A simple, homemade onion dip recipe that beats any store-bought version. Caramelizing onions takes patience, but the reward is a deeply savory and sweet dip with a rich, creamy texture. Perfect for parties and gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium Yellow onions - Sliced thinly
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • ½ cup Cream cheese - Softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh chives - Minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • Optional 1 tsp Dried dill - Optional for extra flavor
  • Optional 1 tbsp Lemon juice - Optional for a tangy twist
  • Optional ¼ tsp Hot sauce - Optional for spice
  • Optional ¼ tsp Bacon bits - Optional for added crunch

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (For caramelizing onions)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For combining dip ingredients)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing onions)
  • 1 Wooden Spoon (For stirring onions while cooking)
  • 1 Serving bowl (For presenting the finished dip)

Method
 

  1. Cook the onions slowly until golden.
    A close-up shot of sliced onions being sautéed in a pan until they are golden brown and crispy.
  2. Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo.
    A bowl of creamy dip topped with golden caramelized onions, surrounded by a smooth white dip base.
  3. Stir in garlic, chives, and Worcestershire sauce.
    A skillet with sautéed garlic and herbs, finely chopped in a mixture.
  4. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
    A creamy onion dip garnished with chopped chives, served with crispy potato chips on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 30gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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