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Caramelized French Onion Dip
Melissa Hart

Caramelized French Onion Dip

Packet dip was the shortcut, not the original idea. Slowly browned onions give sour cream real sweetness and savory depth without a powdered aftertaste. This version takes longer than opening an envelope and earns every minute.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 large yellow onions finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium-low heat and add the onions, salt and sugar.
  2. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the onions are deep golden and jammy rather than pale and wet.
  3. Spread the onions on a plate and cool them completely.
  4. Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, garlic powder and pepper together in a bowl.
  5. Fold in the cooled onions and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.