Caramelized Onion Dip – damn delicious

A guaranteed favorite for the public! Made with sweet caramelized onions, cream cheese and sour cream. So creamy, so good!!

why I like this recipe

• A crowd favorite. Caramelized Onion Dip is a guaranteed crowd favorite, whether it’s for weekend get-togethers, game days (think college football, the Super Bowl, or March Madness), or even major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and NYE. It really is the best kind of party dip.
• Leftovers are even better. Similar to lasagna, caramelized onion dip tastes even better the next day because it sits overnight, really letting the flavors meld and come together.
• Excellent recipe to prepare in advance. This makes a great make-ahead recipe, keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, perfect for entertaining and easy holiday planning.

how to make this crowd-pleasing caramelized onion dip

1. Caramelize the onions in butter (not oil) with a little brown sugar (the brown sugar will enhance the overall sweetness and give a more intense, deeper golden brown color to the onions)
2. Stir in the garlic, a little wine (scraping up all the pretty browned bits), vinegar and Worcestershire.
3. Let cool (in the refrigerator if you’re in a hurry), reserving a little caramelized onion for garnish.
4. Mix, mix and combine with the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and cooled caramelized onions, seasoning generously with salt + pepper.
5. Serve with any favorite dipping containers or refrigerate until ready to serve.

tips and tricks for success

• Cut into uniform size. Cut the onions into thin, uniform pieces for even cooking and an even bite.
• Use a light-colored pan. It’s best to visualize the onions changing color from light brown to dark golden brown. When using a pan with a black bottom, you sometimes have to guess the color change and possibly burn the onions.
• Choose a wine that you will drink. A dry white wine (pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc) is excellent here – it doesn’t have to be fancy or overly expensive. Just something you won’t be afraid to sip on since you’ll have an open bottle.
• Use “brick” cream cheese. Brick cream cheese is ideal here, unwhipped. It will add all the lovely rich, creamy textures here.
• Make it lighter. For a lighter dip, replace all or part of the sour cream with plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt, adding a bit of tang with more protein (and fewer calories).