Creamy Game Day Onion Dip (Printable)
Creamy, savory dip featuring caramelized onions, sour cream, and fresh chives. Ideal for game day entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Onions
01 - 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Dairy
04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
→ Fresh Herbs
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, plus additional for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add chopped onions and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and caramelized, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce heat if onions begin to burn. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and softened cream cheese. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add caramelized onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the dairy mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined.
04 - Stir in chopped chives. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for optimal flavor balance.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and develop.
06 - Before serving, garnish with additional chives. Present chilled with potato chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The depth from properly caramelized onions transforms this from an ordinary dip into something guests will quietly scoop extra spoonfuls of when they think no one's watching.
- It's actually better when made a day ahead, which means one less thing to stress about when your team is down by three in the fourth quarter.
02 -
- Rushing the onions is the biggest mistake I ever made—give them the full 25 minutes or you'll miss out on their transformation from sharp to sweet.
- The dip actually reaches its peak flavor after sitting overnight in the refrigerator, which I discovered by accident when I had leftovers the next day.
03 -
- For truly next-level caramelized onions, add a tiny pinch of baking soda to the pan—it speeds up the browning process without sacrificing flavor.
- Let the dip sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to take the harsh chill off—the flavors bloom beautifully when not ice-cold.