Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe – A Tasty Party Dip
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If you’re looking for a flavorful dip that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further – this Caramelized Onion Dip recipe is the answer! With its sweet and savory profile, this creamy concoction pairs perfectly with crackers, chips, or vegetables of your choice.
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Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
The whole ingredients list and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.
It takes about an hour to fully caramelize onions in order to achieve the rich, dark color and incredible flavor that makes them such a welcome addition to so many dishes.
However, that dark color won’t work for this caramelized onion dip recipe.
In this recipe, the onions are cooked for half the time until they are a beautiful golden brown and then given a boost of flavor with the addition of apple cider vinegar and real maple syrup.
The result is a visually appealing and tasty dip your friends and family are going to love!
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Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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Ingredients Needed For Caramelized Onion Dip
- Fresh Produce – Yellow Onions, Chives
- Dairy – Unsalted Butter, Cream Cheese, Sour Cream
- Store Cupboard – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Black Pepper
- Dried Rosemary
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Pure Maple Syrup – buy the good, 100% stuff, anything less is just made up of flavorings and corn syrup.
- Vegetable crudités and/or crackers – to serve
The complete list of ALL ingredients with measurements is found on the recipe card at the end of this post.
Equipment Needed For This Recipe
- Sharp Knife
- Chopping/Cutting Board
- Large Frying Pan/Saute Pan
- Rubber/Silicone Spatula – or you could use a…
- Wooden Spoon if you prefer.
- Mixing Bowl
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More Recipes Using Onions
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is onion, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Creamed Spinach Recipe with Caramelized Onions
- Quick & Easy Pickled Jalapeño and Red Onions For Nachos & Tacos
- How To Make Caramelized Onions For Topping Burgers & Steak!
- Savory Puff Pastry Bites with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
- Roasted Pork Loin with Apple + Onions
How Do I Make Caramelized Onion Dip?
The printable recipe card has the full ingredients list and instructions and can be found at the end of this post.
Step 1: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and rosemary and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are golden-brown.
Step 2: Deglaze the skillet by adding the apple cider vinegar and gently scraping up any brown bits off the bottom with a spatula.
Step 3: Drizzle the maple syrup on top and stir to combine. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Transfer the cooled onions to a mixing bowl with the cream cheese, sour cream, and one tablespoon of fresh chives. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
Step 5: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining fresh chives.
Serve immediately with an assortment of vegetable crudités and/or crackers. Enjoy!
More Dip Recipes
Looking for more party dips to make? Check these recipes out next:
- Flavorsome Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip
- Whipped Feta Dip with Black Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
- Hot Cajun Shrimp Dip For Mardi Gras & Game Nights!
- Garden Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde – A Dip for Tortilla Chips!
- Quick & Easy White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips
Recipe Tips
- Avoid slicing the onion too thin to prevent them from over-browning. Aim for consistent one-quarter-inch slices.
Storing Leftovers & Freezing
- Storing Leftovers: Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for 4-7 days.
- Freezing Instructions: Not suitable for freezing.
- With all leftovers, make sure the food looks and smells okay before eating.
Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe Card
The printable recipe card below has the full ingredients list and instructions. To save ink, any demonstration photos do not print.
Caramelized Onion Dip
If you're looking for a flavorful dip that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further - this Caramelized Onion Dip recipe is the answer!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, ends removed and sliced root to tip ¼” thick
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp real maple syrup
- 4 oz (100g) cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped, divided
- Vegetable crudités and/or crackers, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and rosemary and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are golden-brown.
- Deglaze the pan by adding the apple cider vinegar and gently scraping up any brown bits off the bottom with a spatula. Drizzle the maple syrup on top and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the onions to a mixing bowl and add the cream cheese, sour cream, and one tablespoon of fresh chives. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining fresh chives. Serve immediately with an assortment of vegetable crudités and/or crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
Tip: Avoid slicing the onion too thin to prevent over-browning. Aim for consistent one-quarter-inch slices instead.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 335Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 204mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 4g
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