Game Day Onion Dip (Printable View)
Creamy caramelized onion blend with fresh chives, paired perfectly with crunchy chips.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Onion Dip
01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 2 large yellow onions, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
07 - 1 cup sour cream
08 - ½ cup mayonnaise
09 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
→ For Serving
13 - 10 ounces sturdy potato chips or kettle chips
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar. Sauté, stirring often, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized, about 25–30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper (if using) until smooth.
03 - Fold in the cooled caramelized onions and half of the chives. Mix well to combine.
04 - Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to meld.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with remaining chives, and serve with chips.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Make ahead magic means you are not stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is yelling at the television
- The homemade version tastes nothing like those salty packets and people will actually notice the difference
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- Rushing the caramelization process is the number one mistake people make, those onions need time to develop that deep sweet savory flavor
- The dip really does need that hour in the refrigerator to taste its best, fresh out of the bowl it will taste like separate ingredients
03 -
- Make the onion mixture up to two days ahead and refrigerate until you are ready to mix with the creamy base
- If the dip seems too thick after refrigeration, stir in a splash of milk or cream to loosen it back up