Amazing Caramelized Onion Dip Appetizer To Score On Game Day
Elevate your snacking experience with the rich and savory caramelized onion dip that will satisfy your taste buds. Big Game Day will be here soon, so now is the time to start planning your menu.
Our family loves to have a large meal early in the day, and then spend the rest of the night snacking on delicious appetizer recipes while watching the game. Who wants to waste time in the kitchen and take a chance of missing a big play? Appetizers are the perfect solution to quick prep and satisfying your hunger.
Don’t worry, if watching the game isn’t your thing, why not grab a snack and start planning your next vacation? Your sports fans can enjoy the game while snacking on caramelized onion dip and you can get a head start on family vacation. A total score for all!
Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
Recipe Basics
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Yields: about 1.5 cups
The great thing about this recipe is that it is very easy to double or triple for larger crowds.
Ingredients Needed To Make Caramelized Onion Dip
- 2 yellow onions
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp chives, sliced
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- Serving chips of your choice
Kitchen Tools Needed For This Recipe
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Food processor
Directions To Make Caramelized Onion Dip For An Appetizer
Step #1: Prepare Your Onions
Start by peeling and thinly slicing your onions.
Step #2: Caramelize The Onions
On medium-high heat melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Stir occasionally. Lower the heat when they start to brown. Then cook some more on medium-low heat. This process can take about 20-25 minutes.
Step #3: Prepare The Dip In The Food Processor
In a food processor, add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth.
Step #4: Complete The Caramelized Onion Dip
Once your onions are caramelized, let them cool off for 5 minutes, and then add to the dip in the processor and pulse for just a second to mix the onions in.
Final Step:
Serve with your favorite chips and enjoy!
Things To Serve With This Appetizer Recipe
Planning for a larger crowd? Want to make this recipe a complete meal? Here are some more recipes to help you out with your Big Game Day menu. Or, if you just want to have appetizers as your meal.
- Everyone loves a good pizza, so why not serve these mini caprese pizzas with your dip recipe.
- And for your favorite cheese lovers, of course there is big game day baked cheesy dip. You could make a meal just from this!
- And everyone seems to enjoy sausage, so why not make these sausage and cream cheese crescent rolls to snack on.
- You absolutely cannot go wrong serving sliders, and these BLT sliders are the perfect twist to a classic recipe.
- Want something a bit heartier? Slow cooker buffalo chicken cheesesteaks are just what you need. Great taste and the slow cooker does ALL the work. Score!
- Speaking of slow cookers, you can absolutely serve this hearty chicken chili with your caramelized onion dip. Have a bag of scoops for a no-mess way to serve it.
- And you can certainly find something everyone likes with this roundup of easy appetizer recipes from Crystal and Comp.
Whatever you decide to make, no one should go home hungry!
What To Know About Storing Leftovers
Did you get a little overzealous when you made your recipe? Here is what you need to know about storing any leftovers you may have.
How Long Can I Store Caramelized Onion Dip In The Fridge?
Stored properly in the fridge, caramelized onion dip will last 5 to 7 days.
Can Onion Dip Be Frozen?
Frozen onion dip can last up to 2-3 months in the freezer, but the texture and quality may change after being frozen. I really do not recommend freezing this recipe at all.
Printable Recipe Card For Caramelized Onion Dip
Amazing Game Day Caramelized Onion Dip
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of caramelized onion dip, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that will elevate any gathering or snack time.
Ingredients
- 2 yellow onions
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp chives, sliced
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- Serving chips of your choice
Instructions
- Start by peeling and thinly slicing your onions.
- On medium-high heat melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Stir occasionally. Lower the heat when they start to brown. Then cook some more on medium-low heat. This process can take about 20-25 minutes.
- In a food processor, add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth.
- Once your onions are caramelized, let them cool off for 5 minutes, and then add to the dip in the processor and pulse for just a second to mix the onions in.
- Serve with your favorite chips and enjoy!
Notes
Recommended Kitchen Tools:
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Food processor
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 51Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 49mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
All amounts are approximate. Consult your physician or registered dietician for exact nutritional values.
More Recipes For Onion Dip
- Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe
- Best Hot Onion Dip
- Sour Cream and Onion Dip Recipe
- Baked French Onion Dip
There is definitely a recipe for every family taste, and they are quick to make with common ingredients.
Drink Recipes To Compliment This Appetizer
Everyone loves a good adult beverage while watching the game, so I thought I share a few of my favorites. Make sure to enjoy them responsibly!
Are you ready to make this recipe? Leave me a comment telling me when you plan on making it. I would love to hear if you enjoyed it as much as our family does, no matter when you are serving it.
I do believe that these would be a big hit at the party we host for superbowl. Your other recipes I believe we may make up a few as well. Thank you for sharing
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I totally agree that it will be perfect for your Big Game Day party. Let me know if you try it. Thanks so much for stopping in!
I could eat carmelized onions on just about anything, I think. This sounds wonderful! Pinning to save and share. Visiting from the Happy Heart and Home linkup.
I completely agree with you about caramelized anything! Thanks so much for stopping in!
Heck yes! This belongs on every Game Day Table!
Truthfully, I think it also belongs on a “I wanna just eat it” table too! Thanks so much for stopping in and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Outstanding for any occasion. Thanks Jennifer
It is a family favorite! Thanks so much for stopping in Esme!
This sounds so good! Thanks for visiting Happy Hearts & Homes, I hope to see you again this week.
Thank you for the post feature this week, it really means a lot. I hope you have a wonderful week!