This caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, super easy to make, and an absolute crowd pleaser! The onions are slowly simmered until sweet, golden, and caramelized. Then, the sweet onions are mixed with a creamy, high-protein mixture.
This dip just gets better and better as the flavors come together! Such a delicious dip! You’re going to LOVE it!
This caramelized onion dip recipe is perfect for any occasion! Serve at a gameday event, a potluck, or a holiday party! This onion dip recipe is perfect for dipping and dunking and sure to be the hit at any occasion!
Keep this queso in the fridge until just before serving! This cold onion dip will continue to develop more flavor as it marinates in the fridge! Travels great too!
For another homemade, creamy dip recipe, try this delicious salsa con queso dip!
Caramelized Onion Dip Ingredients
The best thing about this recipe is that it has only 8 main ingredients! You already have many of these ingredients in your fridge or pantry! For this delicious onion dip recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Vidalia onion- The BIGGEST tip for this recipe is to use a SWEET onion, like a Vidalia onion, for this recipe. Yellow or white onions are too strong for this recipe.
- Olive oil – You can use really any oil to cook down the onions for this recipe: avocado oil, extra virgin, coconut oil, or even butter!
- Sugar– Add just a pinch of sugar to the onions to aid caramelization.
- Greek yogurt– While you can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt for this recipe, the Greek yogurt is so delicious and creamy. Not to mention you get more protein!
- Mayonnaise– Feel free to use your favorite mayo or mayo substitute for this recipe.
- Garlic powder – This recipe can use garlic powder, dried minced garlic, or fresh minced garlic.
- Onion powder—For an extra burst of onion flavor, use onion powder or dried minced onion in this recipe!
- Salt/pepper– Don’t forget to season your dip! This helps to balance all of the flavors!
See recipe card for additional details and quantities.
Onion Dip Instructions
For the full instructions and measurements for making this delicious recipe, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Use the following step-by-step instructions for how to make this delicious caramelized onion dip recipe:
Add the olive oil and sliced onions to a medium-sized frying pan. Add the ½ teaspoon of salt. Slowly sauté the onions over medium to low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
Then add a teaspoon of sugar to the onions and cook on low for another 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn off the heat and set aside to come to room temperature.
Add yogurt, mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
Add your room-temperature caramelized onions to the creamy yogurt mixture. Mix well to combine. Then, place in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Hint: Be sure to store the onion dip in the fridge until you are ready to serve it! This will keep the dip fresh and allow it to develop more flavor!
Cold Onion Dip Substitutions
This onion dip recipe is so simple, and substituting ingredients is easy for allergy—and diet-friendly alternatives!
- Vegan- To make this recipe easily vegan, substitute vegan ingredients for the yogurt and mayo in this recipe!
- Low-fat– Feel free to use 0% fat Greek yogurt and low-fat mayonnaise for a low-fat, delicious onion dip! You could also completely omit the mayonnaise if you prefer!
This recipe is naturally gluten-free!
Dip Variations
This recipe is easily customizable and can be served as a warm, cheesy onion dip variation!
Follow the recipe above, but instead of putting the dip in the fridge, put it in an oven-safe baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray and fold in 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Then top with your favorite cheese—cheddar or mozzarella would be perfect here! Then, place in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melty and bubbly! Serve with some chips, veggies, or your favorite crackers!
Equipment
For this recipe, you need only a medium-sized frying pan for caramelizing the onions and a large mixing bowl for making the onion dip. That is all! Two pieces of equipment!
If you are making the warm variation, you will need an additional oven-safe baking dish and a spatula to fold in the cheese. No fancy equipment is needed for this recipe!
Dip Storage
Store your onion dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Each day that you store it in the fridge, the flavor develops more!
I would avoid freezing this recipe due to this dip not holding up well to freezing and then defrosting.
Top tips
- The BIGGEST tip for this recipe is to use a sweet onion, like a Vidalia onion. Yellow or white onions are too strong for this recipe.
- Be sure to add just a pinch of sugar to the onions to aid in caramelization.
- Be sure to store the onion dip in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. This will keep the dip fresh and allow it to develop more flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Caramelized onion dip comprises caramelized onions, yogurt or sour cream, onion powder, and mayo. This recipe is mixed together well and then stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
To caramelize onions quickly, I recommend using a pan set to medium heat, seasoning your onions with salt to help them break down, and adding a little sugar to encourage them to caramelize quicker.
You can caramelize onions with butter or oil. I often use olive oil for savory recipes. Either butter or oil adds the liquid needed to help the onions break down and caramelize.
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Caramelized Onion Dip
Equipment
- 1 Medium frying pan For caramelizing the onions
- 1 Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
Caramelized Onion Dip
- 1 Large Vidalia onion Sliced
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 2 Cups Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp Onion powder
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
Instructions
Caramelized Onion Dip
- Preheat a medium sized frying pan to medium heat. Measure, and prep, all of your ingredients.
- Add the olive oil and sliced onions to a medium sized frying pan. Add the 1/2 tsp of salt. Slowly sauté the onions over medium to low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
- Then add a teaspoon of sugar to the onions and continue to cook on low for another 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn off the heat and set aside to come to room temperature.
- Add yogurt, mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Add your room temperature caramelized onions to the creamy yogurt mixture. Mix well to combine. Then place in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Delicious dip. Its pretty easy to make and its great for parties 🥳