Caramelized Onion Dip

I have a serious obsession with this Caramelized Onion Dip recipe. Creamy yet still fairly light, flavorful and filled with chunks of golden brown, caramelized onions, I’m here to warn you that this thing is dangerously delicious.

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Mind-Blowing Onion Dip

I love bringing this to parties and potlucks because it takes 20 minutes to put together and it’s always gone before I know it.

I get to go home with an empty bowl and not be tempted because I love this so much it is dangerous to have around the house (it’s a bit of an obsession).

At the same time I will be lying if I say I have not eaten my feelings and cleaned it out all by myself.

Grab a chip, dig in, and you will know what I mean.

It is very very hard to stop at one. Or two. Or twenty. 😉

I’ve been obsessed with yummy dips lately. Maybe it’s because it’s football season and all the game day talk has been making me crave all the game day food (yes yes game day is about the food).

My refrigerator is filled with salsas and hummus and all the dip things. I have also been craving my Easy Queso and Homemade Guacamole big time. There must be something in the air that is putting me in a “dip mood” lately.

The Inspiration

Everyone who knows me know my love for Trader Joe’s.

And one of the many things I love about Trader Joe’s is their Caramelized Onion Dip.

I love getting that tub of goodness, a bag of potato chips, and just PIG OUT in front of the TV.

That’s really how I came about making this. I wanted more Caramelized Onion Dip. Instead of a small tub, I want a whole lot of it to be able to bring to parties and share with friends and family during get-togethers.

I also wanted a whole lot but not a lot of $$. And you betcha you get a whole lot of Caramelized Onion Dip from this recipe! It is a super cost efficient party food, game day food, holiday appetizer, or snack any time.

How to make Caramelized Onion Dip

Something magical happens when you sear white onions in butter until it turns golden brown and soft. It produces this sweetness and completely changes the texture of an onion.

It also makes your kitchen smell heavenly.

And that’s exactly what we are doing. Grab a large skillet, sauté diced white onions (do not use red onions) in butter under medium heat and wait patiently till it softens and caramelizes.

It will take a little while (approximately 5-10 minutes), and the onions will shrink significantly when it softens.

And don’t gorget to add a pinch of salt to open up the flavors even more and give it that final oomph.

Then add the caramelized onions into a big bowl and combine with sour cream, softened cream cheese, salt (optional), sugar and a little bit of soy sauce.

Yes, soy sauce.

It is the secret ingredient that makes this dip what it is.

TRUST ME.

Garnishing is totally optional but if you choose to, sprinkle with some green onions if you have them at hand.

And then comes the best part: grab a chip and dip in!

How long can you keep Caramelized Onion Dip?

You can store the dip in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days!

Potato Chip Substitutes

Besides potato chips, here are other ingredients that you can dip into this bowl of deliciousness!

• Veggie sticks – carrots, cucumber, celery
• Pretzels
• Pita chips

Other Tips and Tricks

• Be patient and let the onions cook until they cook down, soften and turn brown. Stir every 30 seconds to ensure the onions are cooked evenly.
• After caramelizing the onions, add a pinch of salt to open up the flavors
• Be sure to completely soften cream cheese before combining it with the other ingredients to avoids chunks of cream cheese in the dip. Use the defrost setting on the microwave to soften it if needed.
• Taste the mixture before adding more salt at the end!
• Like this less salty? Add less salt or do not add more salt at the end, or use low-sodium potato chips.

If you are into savory snacks, appetizers, or just yummy food in general, make this because you are going to love this!

I am all about crispy potato chips combined with creamy, flavorful dip with chunks of softened caramelized onions.

SO. DANG. GOOD.

Now excuse me while I go munch of some of this yumminess.

Other Appetizer or Dips!

If you like this dip, you might enjoy some of these other recipes!

• Bacon Ranch Cheeseball
• Quick 15-Minute Queso
• Homemade Chunky Guacamole
• Avocado Corn and Black Bean Salsa
• Bacon Deviled Eggs
• Baked Cream Cheese Wontons
• Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip (by Nikki at Soully Made!)
• Black Eyed Pea Dip (by Julia’s Simply Southern!)

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