Caramelized Onion Dip

Name: Caramelized Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 large onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 3 teaspoons onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Potato chips, corn chips and/or assorted fresh vegetables

Total Time Prep: 50 min. + cooling

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Upgrade your caramelized onion dip from store-bought to (easy) homemade with this creamy, savory-sweet offering, the ideal vehicle for salty chips and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

2 large onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Potato chips, corn chips and/or assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, onion powder and salt; stir in two-thirds cooked onions. Transfer to a serving bowl; top with remaining onions. Serve with chips and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without chips and vegetables): 117 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Once you taste this fabulous caramelized onion dip, you'll never go back to store-bought french onion dip. While it takes a little longer to make, I promise it's worth every minute. —Kelly Gardner, Alton, Illinois

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