Game Day Onion Dip (Printer-friendly)
Creamy dip with caramelized onions served alongside crispy potato 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
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
→ For Serving
13 - 10 ounces sturdy potato chips or kettle chips
# How To Make It:
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 until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in the cooled caramelized onions and half of the chives. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to meld.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with remaining chives, and serve with chips.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This homemade version tastes infinitely better than anything from a packet, and people will absolutely notice the difference
- The make ahead nature means you can actually enjoy your own party instead of frantically prepping in the kitchen
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- Rushing the caramelization process is the biggest mistake you can make, those onions need time to develop their sweetness
- Letting the onions cool completely before folding them in prevents the cheese from melting and separating
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- Dont skip the sugar, it really does help the onions caramelize faster and more evenly
- Use a wide skillet instead of a narrow pot so the onions have more surface area for browning