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From Scratch Caramelized Onion Dip

This Caramelized Onion Dip is rich, creamy, and bursting with the sweet, savory flavor of golden caramelized onions. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, it pairs beautifully with chips, crackers, or veggies.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 yellow onions
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp chives sliced or use dried chives
  • ¼ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and thinly slice the onions.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the sliced onions. Stir occasionally as they cook, lowering the heat to medium-low once they start to brown. Cook for 20–25 minutes until golden and caramelized, stirring to prevent burning.
  • Let the caramelized onions cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the cooled onions to the food processor and pulse a few times to mix them in while keeping some texture.
  • Transfer the dip to a bowl, garnish with chives, and serve with chips or veggies.
Servings: 1.5 cups