Caramelized Onion Dip
From McGough's Recipes
| Prep | Cook | Total | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Min | 1 Hr | 1 Hr 10 Min | 20 |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lbs yellow onions (about 3 med-large size), halved and thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1¼ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup quality mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt to taste, I use Diamond Crystal brand
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Potato chips for serving
Optional Garnish
- chives, chopped
Instructions
- Remove sour cream and cream cheese from refrigerator before cooking onions.
- In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Once butter melts, add onions and lower heat to medium-low heat. Add red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté onions, stirring continually for 25 minutes then season to taste with kosher salt. Cook for an additional 20 minutes or until onions are caramelized. If pan becomes dry and onions stick to the skillet while cooking, add 1 tablespoon of water. Once cooked, set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic powder. Mix until smooth to ensure there are no lumps and ingredients are evenly mixed. Next, season with freshly cracked pepper to taste and more kosher salt, if needed.
- Stir in cooled caramelized onions and mix well. Serve with potato chips or crudités.
Notes
- Great when made in advance. One great thing about this dip is that it tastes better over time. If possible, make 4-5 hours (or the night before) before serving as this will give flavors time to marry.
- Use room temperature ingredients. Be sure to use room temp sour cream and cream cheese, as this makes for easy and even mixing, and a creamier dip.
- Got extra dip? Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 days. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving and give it a good stir.
