Caramelized Onion Dip
I know everyone loves fall, and I appreciate a good slice of pumpkin bread while the leaves tumble as much as the next girl, but summer is my jam. I've always been and will always be a summer girl.
I love the sunshine. I love the smell of fresh cut grass. I love lounging by the pool. I love flowy skirts, tank tops, and sunglasses. I love cold beer after working in the garden. I love picking tomatoes and wild black raspberries. I love dangling my feet off the dock and dipping my toes in the water. Heck, I even love the heat and humidity (just as long as I have some A/C to escape into when I'm done with it). But I think what I love the most about the summer is probably not a surprise at all-the food!
It's not just the food part of summer eating that is awesome, it's the social aspect of it that is so wonderful. It seems that there is a cookout every weekend, and if there isn't, there is a picnic at the park, or a potluck to go to. Summer is all about social eating (and, let's be honest, social drinking), and love it! Everything is more delicious when eaten al fresco and with friends.
For all these cookouts and parties and picnics and potlucks, I have an arsenal of crowd-pleasing dishes that I work through all summer long. My Cowboy Caviar pretty much always makes an appearance or two, as does my Mango Guacamole (because a summer party isn't a party with guac). And now I have a new addition to my summer pitch-in repertoire-Caramelized Onion Dip! It's delicious, beautiful, and healthier for you than the regular chip and dip combo.
The caramelized onions in this dip really add something special over your run-of-the-mill onion dip that you'd find in the grocery store. The flavor is complex, smoky, and just a touch sweet-it's really incredible! This caramelized onion dip would make a great burger condiment, too. Or you could just eat it with a spoon, because, yum. Enjoy!
📖 Recipe
Caramelized Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium onions diced
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and mostly brown—about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Using an electric mixer, blend the cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Add in the yogurt, mayo and Worcestershire, and blend until smooth. Add in the onions, chives, salt and pepper. Transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving (preferably overnight for best flavor).
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This summer I am looking forward to hitting the beach with my new pup.
I'm looking forward to having fresh herbal teas from my garden - chamomile, several mints, holy basil, lemon balm, pineapple sage, fenugreek, and more. Hopefully next year I'll get an actual tea plant to make green tea!
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I am most looking forward to this summer is spending time with my family. We love hiking, visiting the beach and parks. And these great snacks will be perfect in our picnic basket! 😉
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I'm looking forward to BBQs at my Memere's pool with friends and family 🙂
I'm looking forward to lazy afternoons,, warm nights, open windows, the serenade of frogs and crickets & fireflies.
I am looking forward to weekends at the pool and summer food like watermelon!
I'm really looking forward to eating berries all of the time!
This looks so good! You can't go wrong with any sort of onion dip.
I'm looking forward to July 30--the day after the bar exam!
have you tried caramelizing onion in a slowcooker? it works wonderfully. this dip looks so freaking good!!!
I haven't! That sounds GENIUS.
I am most looking forward to getting outdoors and doing some hiking!
Definitely looking forward to vacation in a few weeks, plus tomatoes! Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm looking forward to grilling and summer fruit coming into season!
This summer I am most looking forward to celebrating my 3 year anniversary with my boyfriend 😉
I'm looking forward to taking my baby hiking to all our favorite spots!
I am most looking forward to my Colorado vacation this month!
Time off from work and going camping!
The weather! I love it when it's hot and I never even have to think about wearing a jacket.
Can't wait for more pool time.