Caramelized Onion Dip
A creamy, savory dip made with slow-caramelized onions, sour cream, and cream cheese, balanced with a splash of wine and Worcestershire or soy sauce. Perfect with chips, crackers, or veggies for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings (as appetizer)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 medium yellow onions
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup dry white wine
12 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 clove garlic, grated (optional)
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced, to taste
Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onions.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized.
- Deglaze pan with wine, scraping up browned bits. Cook 2–3 minutes until mostly evaporated. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, garlic (if using), and Worcestershire or soy sauce. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in caramelized onions and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Slow cooking the onions is key for rich flavor—don’t rush this step.
Tastes better made ahead, as flavors deepen overnight.
For vegetarian, use soy sauce instead of Worcestershire.
Do not freeze, as dairy may separate upon thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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