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Caramelized Onion Dip

This dip features slow-cooked sweet onions cooked until deeply caramelized, blended with creamy sour cream and seasoned with salt. The result is a velvety, golden-brown mixture with a rich, sweet-savory flavor and a smooth, luscious texture ideal for dipping or spreading.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large sweet onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Begin by heating a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt slowly with a gentle sizzle.
  2. Add the thinly sliced sweet onions to the skillet and stir them into the melted butter, coating them evenly. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes, until the onions are deeply golden and soft, filling the kitchen with a sweet, caramelized aroma.
  3. Sprinkle in the salt and stir to distribute, helping the onions develop their rich flavor and color as they continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the caramelized onions to a mixing bowl. Let them cool slightly until they are warm to the touch, but not hot.
  5. Add the sour cream to the cooled onions and mix thoroughly, combining until the mixture is smooth and velvety with a rich, golden hue.
  6. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt if desired and transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
  7. Serve the caramelized onion dip with chips, bread, or vegetable sticks, and enjoy its deep, sweet-savory flavor with a creamy, smooth texture.