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Caramelized Onion Dip

February 18, 2017 by Debi 11 Comments

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Indulge in a creamy and delicious dip that is sure to please! Our Caramelized Onion Dip is made with caramelized onions and the perfect blend of herbs and spices. Its creamy texture and sweet onion flavor make it the perfect accompaniment to chips, crackers, or your favorite veggies. Enjoy this delicious dip on special occasions or for an everyday snack.

This Caramelized Onion Dip is super yummy. Like stick your fingers into the dip and lick them yummy.

I love that it’s made with all whole ingredients too. No packaged stuff. No pouches of mix. Your whole family will love this, and you’ll love how real it is.

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Sour Cream Caramelized Onion Dip

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Serve with hearty crackers or slices of bread.

Makes 12 servings (serving size: 3 tablespoons)

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Sour Cream Caramelized Onion Dip

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe

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Caramelized Onion Dip

Debi
Serve with hearty crackers or slices of bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 73 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cups onion, chopped (4 cups is about 2 large onions)
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup light sour cream not fat free
  • 1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated about 1 ½ ounces
  • 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat pan. Add chopped onion to pan and sauté 10 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce heat to low, and add thyme and salt to pan; cook 20 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove onion mixture from heat. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring until blended and cheese melts.

Notes

Makes: 12 servings (serving size: 3 tablespoons)

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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  1. agnesstramp

    February 19, 2017 at 8:37 am

    This caramelized onion looks like must try! It looks so creamy and delicious!

  2. Debra C.

    February 19, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    Love a great savory dip! Mmmm, can’t wait to give this one a try!!

  3. Kavey at Kavey Eats

    February 20, 2017 at 12:05 am

    That looks delicious, I love sour cream (and creme fraiche) in dips, and caramelised onions are just so ridiculously tasty!

  4. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    February 20, 2017 at 10:30 am

    This is my favorite way to make onion dip. So much better than the packet kind. I really like your addition of the thyme.

  5. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

    February 20, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    omigoshhhhh BEST dip ever!!!

  6. Dorothy Reinhold

    February 20, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    We love appetizers around here and this looks like a winner!

  7. Tara

    February 26, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    I absolutely love caramelized onions! This looks so incredibly creamy and delicious. Such a great appetizer!

  8. Laura | Wandercooks

    February 26, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    You just know this one will always be a winner! It’s definitely my favourite dip and I love sharing it at BBQ’s or nibbles nights!

  9. brandidcrawfordgmailcom

    February 26, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    This looks delicious and sounds easy to make! I’ll be making it really soon!

  10. Luci {Luci's Morsels}

    February 26, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    Yum! I can’t wait to add this to my next party spread. This looks like a fan favorite for sure!

  11. cookingtheglobe1

    February 27, 2017 at 12:40 am

    I am sucker for caramelized onions so this one is right up my alley. Great recipe!

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