Homemade Caramelized Onion Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon sugar
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sour cream
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½ cup mayonnaise
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½ teaspoon garlic powder or cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons fresh chives, optional
# Instructions:
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Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion slices and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
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Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and reduce the heat to medium low. Continue cooking for 40 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
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Remove the onions from the heat and let cool slightly, then give them a rough chop.
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Beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic powder until creamy.
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Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, caramelized onions, and chives, if using.
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Serve the dip immediately, at room temperature, or chilled with potato chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.
# Notes:
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Don't slice your onions too thin — Try to cut slices about 1/8th inch thick for the best results. When the portions are too thin, they can stick to the pan or quickly burn.
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Try not to use only butter — Butter can also easily burn, so it is best to use a mixture of butter and olive oil for caramelizing.
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White wine addition — Add a splash of white wine to the onions near the end of cooking for an even more interesting flavor!
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If desired, reserve a few of the onions and chives to garnish the top.
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The dip may thicken as it chills.
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Caramelized Onion Dip should last in the refrigerator for about three or four days.