The Best Caramelized Onion Dip is one of those recipes you’ll crave. I must warn you; it’s so good you might be dreaming about this recipe.

How to Make Caramelized Onion Dip

If you’re looking for more delicious appetizer recipes, Brown Sugar Maple Fruit Dip and Cheesy Baked Vidalia Onion Dip will keep your taste buds happy.

I first found this recipe from Ina Garten, but it needed a few changes to make it perfect. Using a sweet onion like Vidalia onions tasted better than using yellow onions.

The secret ingredient I added was Worcestershire sauce. That ingredient took this dip from good to great. Chopping the onions ensures you get caramelized onion flavor in every bite instead of strings of onions.

The original recipe also said to serve the dip right away warm. This dip is much better when you let the flavors blend and it’s served cold.

This easy dip will be one of your favorite recipes to bring to potlucks. Everyone will rave over this chip dip!

My sister recently made this dip for one of her husband’s work gatherings, and everyone demanded the recipe. Seriously, it’s the best.

Serve this party dip on a dip platter, surround the dip bowl with potato chips or crudités, and let the party begin. You’ll never use that onion soup mix again.

Ingredients to Gather

• Sweet Onions: Bring a natural sweetness and mellow flavor to the dip.
• Butter & Olive Oil: The butter and olive oil combine to caramelize the onions.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a subtle depth of umami and tang to the caramelized onion dip.
• Kosher Salt: Enhances the flavor of the ingredients.
• Black Pepper: Adds a touch of warmth and a hint of spice to this easy dip recipe.
• Cayenne Pepper: Introduces a gentle heat to the dip, adding a spicy edge that complements the dip’s sweet and savory profile.
• Cream Cheese: Provides a smooth, creamy base for the dip.
• Sour Cream: Adds a refreshing tang and lightens the dip’s texture.
• Mayonnaise: Brings a velvety texture to the dip, enhancing its creaminess.

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Simple Ingredients

2 large sweet onions, chopped

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/8 cup avocado oil or olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)

3/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

Directions

1. Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, and sauté for about 10 minutes.
2. Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the onions, and make sure the spices are well-mixed. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until onions are browned and caramelized.
3. Set aside the onions and allow to cool.
4. Place the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer until blended. Stir in the onion mixture to the mixing bowl and blend well together. Taste the dip and adjust seasonings if needed.
5. Refrigerate the dip and allow flavors to blend.
6. Serve with chips or freshly cut vegetables.

The deep gold brown chopped onions give this dip recipe the fantastic flavor you’ll crave! It makes the best appetizer.

Tips

• You can serve this flavorful dip with bagel, pita, tortilla, corn, or your other favorite chips.
• This dip also makes delicious sandwich spreads.
• You can use plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
• You can substitute soy sauce for the Kosher salt.
• Yellow onions can replace the sweet onions.

Storage

This amazing caramelized dip recipe will last 3-4 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. You don’t have to worry about storing this dip because it disappears fast!

Can you freeze this onion dip?

Dairy doesn’t freeze well because it takes on a grainy texture when defrosted. I would not freeze this dip.

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