Creamy Caramelized Onion Dip (Printable)

Rich caramelized onions meet creamy Greek yogurt, ideal for snacking or spreading on sandwiches.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Onions

01 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar

→ Dip Base

06 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

# Steps:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown and deeply caramelized, approximately 25-30 minutes, reducing heat as needed to prevent burning. Cool to room temperature.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chives, and lemon juice. Mix until thoroughly blended.
03 - Chop the cooled caramelized onions finely, then fold into the yogurt mixture until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop and meld.
05 - Remove from refrigerator and sprinkle with additional fresh chives. Serve with potato chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The caramelized onions do all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you don't need a long ingredient list to impress people.
  • It actually tastes better the next day, which means you can make it ahead without stress.
  • Greek yogurt keeps it lighter than the cream cheese dips everyone expects, but it's still unbelievably creamy.
  • It works as a dip, a sandwich spread, or even spooned onto roasted vegetables.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step—folding warm onions into the yogurt can make everything break apart or taste cooked rather than fresh and bright.
  • Caramelizing onions requires patience and stirring; rushing it or leaving them unattended usually results in burnt edges and bitter flavor instead of that sweet, jammy depth.
03 -
  • For deeper flavor, add a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar or sherry vinegar to the caramelizing onions in the final minute of cooking.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, double the recipe and store it in two containers—it stays fresher and people always underestimate how much they'll eat.
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