Onion Sour Cream Dip
Indulge in the creamy richness of homemade Onion Sour Cream Dip, a crowd-pleaser that balances savory caramelized onions with a luscious blend of sour cream and mayonnaise. Perfect for game days or casual gatherings, this dip is elevated by the deep, golden flavor of slow-cooked onions, enhanced with a hint of garlic and onion powders. Quick to prepare with only 10 minutes of hands-on time and made extra enticing by a sprinkle of fresh chives, this dip pairs wonderfully with crunchy potato chips, crisp veggies, or your favorite crackers. Let the dip rest in the refrigerator for an hour to let the flavors meld beautifully, making every bite irresistibly delicious. Whether as an appetizer or a party snack, this onion dip will keep everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and finely dice the yellow onion.
In a medium skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove the caramelized onions from the heat and let them cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Once the onions have cooled, stir them into the sour cream mixture until well blended.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, garnish with chopped chives if desired.
Serve with potato chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.9 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1535 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 204 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
