Onion Dip

 

We love making our own dip and this Onion Dip is no exception.  The ones you buy at the store pale in comparison with this homemade recipe of caramelized onions, cream cheese and sour cream. Years ago, we would take cream cheese and just add a packet of dry onion soup mix. This was good, but this recipe takes it over the top. 

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter
2 c. onions, chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
8 oz.  cream cheese
1/4 c.  mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream

Instructions

In a skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions.  Season the onions with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes.  Reduce heat to medium low.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to brown, then add the minced garlic.  Cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the onions are caramelized. Remove from heat and allow the onions to cool.
 In a medium bow, combine cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise.  Mix thoroughly.  The mixture should be smooth. Add the cooled caramelized onions to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until just combined.  Place in the refrigerator and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or longer.  This gives the onion dip a chance for the flavors to mix and mingle. Serve at room temperature with some chips.