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Caramelized Onion Dip

January 28, 2014

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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 onion dip from a box just won't do... Caramelized Onion Dip made with Greek yogurt is a sure-fire to impress your guests!| MomOnTimeout.com

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.

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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!| MomOnTimeout.com

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 🙂

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Caramelized Onion Dip

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!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword caramelized onion dip
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 67kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

 

 

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Comments

  1. KaySue says

    August 16, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Tasted very good and was easy to make. So much better than from a box! Thank you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  2. Kristen Duke says

    February 3, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Yum this sounds tasty! I’ll have to try this out for the next party at our house!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 4, 2014 at 7:11 AM

      Definitely Kristen, you’re going to love it!

      Reply
  3. Sarah @ the magical slow cooker says

    February 3, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Yes, homemade dip is a must! This looks awesome. And would be great with your spicy ranch saltines! Yum.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 4, 2014 at 7:15 AM

      Great idea Sarah 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  4. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    January 31, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Are you kidding me with this yumminess?? AWESOME!

    Reply
  5. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says

    January 31, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    I want to add caramelized onions to just about everything … never thought about dip! Thank you … on my Super Bowl menu!!!

    Reply
  6. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    January 31, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    This dip would get devoured in no time at my house!

    Reply
  7. Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says

    January 30, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    This dip sounds super 🙂
    Perfect for this Sunday!!

    Reply
  8. marcie says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    Caramelized onion dip is my favorite, and this looks packed with those delicious onions! Pinning. 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 29, 2014 at 8:28 AM

      Thank you so much Marcie!

      Reply
  9. tanya says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    This is one of those dips where I’d probably grab a spoon instead of a chip! Love the Greek yogurt in this dip.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 29, 2014 at 8:29 AM

      Yes! I may have done just that Tanya 🙂

      Reply
  10. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    I bet the flavors in this dip are bursting out! I need a bag of potato chips now!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 29, 2014 at 8:30 AM

      Unbelievable flavors here Nancy – the caramelized onions are just awesome. THanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  11. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 29, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      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!

      Reply
  12. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:10 AM

      Yes, definitely better 🙂 Thanks for the pin Julie!!

      Reply
  13. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    I bet this goes down so easy on some crackers and bread! pinned

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:10 AM

      Waaay too easy Averie 🙂 Thanks for pinning!

      Reply

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