When onion dip from a box just won’t do… Caramelized Onion Dip made with Greek yogurt is a sure-fire to impress your guests!
When I want to impress…I make something like this. Caramelized Onion Dip. I think we’ve all had onion dip before, right? I mean, it’s been at pretty much every family gathering that I can remeber. And it’s awesome. No doubt about that.
But sometimes, for special days, like the Super Bowl or a birthday party, that dip from the box just won’t do. It’s days like that when Caramelized Onion Dip is necessary.
There’s something special about any recipe that calls for caramelized onions. Taking the time to make sure the onions are properly caramelized (i.e. not burned) requires a little bit of patience. But this dip is so totally worth it. And it’s not like there’s a ton of work involved, you just have to stop by and stir every now and then 🙂
I made this dip with Greek yogurt simply because it’s a great substitute for sour cream and makes this dip just a bit healthier. I used light sour cream and Greek yogurt in equal parts so as far as dips go – this has to be one of the best.
Fresh herbs really round out the flavors and take this dip to the next level. I used chives and parsley but any fresh herbs would do the trick. Serve it with some pretzels, vegetables, or good quality potato chips and get ready to hand out the recipe to all your guests. Make this once and you may just ditch the box mix forever 🙂
Caramelized Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 yellow onions large - chopped
- 1 shallot large - chopped
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt I used nonfat
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 1 tbsp chives minced
- 1 tbsp parsley minced
- assorted chips, pretzels, and vegetables for dipping
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil in a heavy bottomed skillet.
- Add onions and shallots. Sprinkle salt over the top and cook over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes or until onions and shallots are soft and caramel in color. Make sure to stir frequently, ever few minutes or so.
- Stir in garlic and continue cooking until garlic becomes fragrant.
- Remove from heat and let cool. (Refrigerate if you're in a hurry.)
- Stir in Greek yogurt and sour cream. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
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KaySue says
Tasted very good and was easy to make. So much better than from a box! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Kristen Duke says
Yum this sounds tasty! I’ll have to try this out for the next party at our house!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Definitely Kristen, you’re going to love it!
Sarah @ the magical slow cooker says
Yes, homemade dip is a must! This looks awesome. And would be great with your spicy ranch saltines! Yum.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Great idea Sarah 🙂 Thank you!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Are you kidding me with this yumminess?? AWESOME!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
I want to add caramelized onions to just about everything … never thought about dip! Thank you … on my Super Bowl menu!!!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
This dip would get devoured in no time at my house!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
This dip sounds super 🙂
Perfect for this Sunday!!
marcie says
Caramelized onion dip is my favorite, and this looks packed with those delicious onions! Pinning. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Marcie!
tanya says
This is one of those dips where I’d probably grab a spoon instead of a chip! Love the Greek yogurt in this dip.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes! I may have done just that Tanya 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I bet the flavors in this dip are bursting out! I need a bag of potato chips now!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Unbelievable flavors here Nancy – the caramelized onions are just awesome. THanks for stopping by!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Oh, Trish…this dip looks divine! We adore dips of all kinds…especially caramelized onion dip. LOVE this skinny version of yours with yogurt! Thanks for sharing and have a great rest of the week. 🙂 Pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Stacy! I wasn’t sure if I should call it skinny or not because it certainly does not taste skinny 🙂 Thanks for the pin!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I love the fresh herbs and the Greek yogurt in this recipe, Trish! YUM! Definitely better than the boxed stuff. Pinned! Have a lovely week, Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes, definitely better 🙂 Thanks for the pin Julie!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I bet this goes down so easy on some crackers and bread! pinned
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Waaay too easy Averie 🙂 Thanks for pinning!