Description
This rich and flavorful Caramelized Onion Dip combines sweet, deeply caramelized onions with creamy sour cream, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar for a perfect party appetizer. Enhanced with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder, this dip offers a balanced savory taste ideal for serving with chips, bread, or vegetable sticks.
Ingredients
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Caramelized Onions
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Dip Base
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat fats: Begin by heating the olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts.
- Add onions: Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet, stirring to coat in the melted fats.
- Season onions: Sprinkle the salt and sugar over the onions, stirring to combine, which aids the caramelization process.
- Caramelize onions: Cook the onions on medium heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until they turn deep golden brown and soft. Lower heat to medium-low if onions start to stick.
- Cool onions: Remove the skillet from heat and let the caramelized onions cool slightly.
- Mix base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream, mixing until smooth and uniform.
- Add seasonings: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper into the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine all: Fold in the caramelized onions and shredded cheddar cheese evenly into the mixture.
- Prepare to serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, smooth the top, and optionally garnish with extra cheddar cheese and chopped chives or parsley.
- Serve: Serve the caramelized onion dip warm or at room temperature with chips, bread, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For best flavor, use large sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla.
- Caramelize onions slowly to avoid burning and emphasize sweetness.
- The dip can be chilled and served cold if desired; just bring to room temperature before serving.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper to taste.
- Use fresh herbs like chives or parsley for a fresh finish and garnish.
