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Caramelized Onion Dip

Cultural Context

Caramelized onion dip has its roots in American party culture, often served at gatherings and celebrations. This creamy dip highlights the sweet, rich flavor of caramelized onions, combined with the tang of sour cream and cream cheese. It has become a staple at game-day events and casual get-togethers, with variations appearing across different regions. Today, it's enjoyed in homes across the country, often paired with chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.

AmericanUSappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 onions
2 tablespoons green onion
1 16 oz container sour cream
0.5 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
black and gold chips

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel is lower in fat, while ricotta provides a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess with healthy fats.

1

Melt butter in a pan.

2

Chop 2 large onions and add them to the pan.

3

Cook onions for about 20-30 minutes until they are nice and tan in color, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

4

Add 0.5 teaspoon of pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt to the onions while cooking.

5

Once onions are caramelized, remove from heat and let cool.

6

In a bowl, combine the cooled caramelized onions, 1 16 oz container of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of green onion, and an additional 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

7

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

8

Transfer the dip to a serving dish and refrigerate before serving.

9

Serve the dip with black and gold chips.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

French Onion DipOnion Dip

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