Description
Smoky Caramelized Onion Dip is a rich and flavorful dip featuring sweet caramelized onions with a hint of smokiness. Creamy sour cream and mayonnaise combined with Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce make this the perfect companion for potato chips or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 pound (450 g) yellow onions, diced (about 4–5 onions)
- ½ teaspoon fine salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup (63 g) mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- For serving: 8 ounces potato chips
- 2 tablespoons sliced fresh chives or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.
- Add diced onions and ¼ teaspoon salt, cook slowly for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
- Stir in remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Fold the caramelized onions into the creamy mixture until evenly combined.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chives or parsley.
- Serve with potato chips or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly over low heat enhances their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Dip can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated to let flavors meld.
- Use a mix of yellow and sweet onions for added complexity.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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