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Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
This caramelized onion dip recipe is rich, creamy, and full of the earthy sweetness of caramelized onions. It's the perfect party dip.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time, divided
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 pounds onions chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, salt, pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until onions are golden, about 10 more minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons water to skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until water is evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons water and cook until onions are caramelized and water is evaporated, about 5 minutes longer.
- Remove from heat and add in vinegar until blended.
- Transfer onions to medium bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Add sour cream and mayonnaise to onions and stir to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve and enjoy every bite!
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Notes
- Don't rush the onions. You're caramelizing them, not browning them.
- You can't overmix this dip, so be sure you thoroughly mix it to combine the ingredients well.
- Chilling for an hour is the minimum. For the best flavor, chill this dip for a few hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
263mg
(11%)
Potassium
141mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.