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    Caramelized Onion Dip

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    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is loaded with golden caramelized onions and just 7 other ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry and refrigerator. This crowd pleaser is the perfect appy to serve for easy entertaining, on an epic game day spread, or when you are just craving a snack.

    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack. | aheadofthyme.com

    Why You'll Love Caramelized Onion Dip

    • It has the best color and flavor. So how do you achieve that perfect caramelized color and flavor? The secret is to cook the onions low and slow to help them to develop that sweet, caramel-like flavour. But the secret ingredient that gives this dip its signature flavour is.... wait for it.... Worcestershire sauce! This is so unbelievably crave-worthy, you’ll never buy store bought again. 
    • It's the perfect dip for easy entertaining. This onion dip is the perfect, easy entertaining appetizer to serve for game day, the holidays, or whenever you are craving a late-night snack. So go ahead and invite over all your friends, neighbours, and family. This dip won't last long!
    • How to serve. Serve caramelized onion dip on a charcuterie board, alongside a fancy crudité spread or (my personal favorite) with your go-to pack of chips, crackers, or crusty bread.
    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredients

    To make this easy and flavorful caramelized onion dip, you need the following ingredients:

    • butter
    • sweet onion - such as Vidalia onions
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • sour cream
    • mayonnaise
    • salt and pepper
    • cayenne pepper powder - a pinch of cayenne for a little kick. Feel free to leave this out if you don't like extra heat.
    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Caramelized Onion Dip

    1. Caramelize the onions. In a large cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, for about 25 minutes, or until onions are caramelized and golden brown. Add Worcestershire sauce, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits. Let cool about 10-15 minutes.
    2. Make the dip. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir to combine. Stir in cooled onions until incorporated.
    3. Serve. Serve onion dip at room temperature with chips and/or credité, or refrigerate for 2 hours and serve completely cool.

    How to Store

    Store caramelized onion dip in an airtight container or covered in plastic cling wrap for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. 

    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack. | aheadofthyme.com

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    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack. | aheadofthyme.com

    Caramelized Onion Dip


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    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 8-10 servings
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack. 


    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 large (or 2 medium) sweet onion (Vidalia onions), diced
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 + ½ teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder

    Instructions

    1. In a large cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, for about 25 minutes, or until onions are caramelized and golden brown.
    2. Add Worcestershire sauce, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits. Let cool about 10-15 minutes.
    3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir to combine. Stir in cooled onions until incorporated.
    4. Serve onion dip at room temperature with chips and/or credité, or refrigerate for 2 hours and serve completely cool.

    Notes

    Store caramelized onion dip in an airtight container or covered in plastic cling wrap for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. 

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cooling Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Dip
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: caramelized onion dip, onion dip, dip with caramelized onions, party onion dip

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    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack. | aheadofthyme.com
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    1. Marni says

      November 23, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      So good! I really like this onion dip. Far superior flavor than dried onion mix. I added a touch more sour cream after tasting as a personal preference. Thank you for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        December 19, 2021 at 9:18 am

        Thank you so much Marni! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Molly Kumar says

      September 18, 2019 at 11:55 am

      This onion dip looks so delicious and so easy to make. Saving to try soon over the weekend.

      ★★★★★

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        September 21, 2019 at 2:06 pm

        Thanks! How did it you like it?

        Reply
    3. GUNJAN C Dudani says

      September 16, 2019 at 11:23 am

      O my gosh! this looks so appetizing. I am definitely making this for my next get together over the weekend.

      ★★★★★

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        September 21, 2019 at 2:04 pm

        Thank you!! Let me know how it goes!

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