Caramelized Onion Dip
Caramelized Onion Dip
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 3 onions, sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 2 shallots, sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup white wine, dry
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
For the Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
For Serving
- 1 bag Ruffles potato chips, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions and shallots: Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the three onions and two shallots to approximately 1/8 inch thick. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Caramelize the onions and shallots: In a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and shallots, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Cook, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for about 35 minutes, or until the onions are deeply golden brown and tender. As brown bits accumulate on the bottom of the pan, deglaze with 1/3 cup of white wine, scraping up the fond with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking until all the liquid has evaporated.
⏱️ 35 min
- 3
Season the caramelized onions: Once the liquid has evaporated, stir in the dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper, grated garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the caramelized onion mixture to a bowl. Allow it to cool completely to room temperature (this will take about 30 minutes).
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the dip base: In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh chives. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Combine and serve: Add the completely cooled caramelized onion and shallot mixture to the cream cheese base. Mix everything together until uniformly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately with Ruffles potato chips, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
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Caramelized Onion Dip
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 3 onions, sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 2 shallots, sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup white wine, dry
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
For the Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
For Serving
- 1 bag Ruffles potato chips, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions and shallots: Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the three onions and two shallots to approximately 1/8 inch thick. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Caramelize the onions and shallots: In a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and shallots, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Cook, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for about 35 minutes, or until the onions are deeply golden brown and tender. As brown bits accumulate on the bottom of the pan, deglaze with 1/3 cup of white wine, scraping up the fond with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking until all the liquid has evaporated.
⏱️ 35 min - 3
Season the caramelized onions: Once the liquid has evaporated, stir in the dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper, grated garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the caramelized onion mixture to a bowl. Allow it to cool completely to room temperature (this will take about 30 minutes).
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the dip base: In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh chives. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Combine and serve: Add the completely cooled caramelized onion and shallot mixture to the cream cheese base. Mix everything together until uniformly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately with Ruffles potato chips, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min