Our Vidalia onion dip recipe blends the sweet, mellow notes of caramelized Vidalia onions with the creamy richness of sour cream and cream cheese. The addition of Worcestershire sauce and a spice blend adds depth, creating a culinary masterpiece your guests will love.
By making this dip at home, you gain control over each ingredient, ensuring quality and freshness. Caramelizing Vidalia onions infuses a sweet and savory profile, while sour cream and cream cheese contribute a creamy texture. The customizable nature of this recipe allows you to tailor the flavors to your liking, making it a uniquely personal creation.
Beyond its exceptional taste, this dip becomes the star of your gatherings, impressing guests with its homemade charm. Serve it with fresh vegetables for a healthful option or pair it with chips and crackers for indulgence. While convenience has its place, the satisfaction of creating something from scratch, especially a dip that prompts recipe requests, is truly unmatched. Elevate your snacking game and delight your guests with the homemade goodness of our Vidalia onion dip.
Ingredients
- 2 large Vidalia onions sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature ✅
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayo ✅
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- vegetables or gluten-free crackers for dipping
How To Make
Start by caramelizing the onions, then blend and you are ready to serve. It is the perfect recipe to share with your friends and family at your next event.
Caramelize the onions
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and thinly sliced onions. Sautee for about 6 minutes until translucent. “Translucent” means you should be able to almost see right through each onion slice. Stir then add the water.
Once the water is added, turn down the heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until onions are browned. Stir occasionally, scraping off any fond on the bottom of the skillet to add even more flavor. Be cautious not to cook the onions on high heat to prevent burning.
Blend the dip
In a small mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, minced onion flakes, salt and pepper. Blend with a handheld mixer until ingredients are combined.
Add the onions to the dip
Carefully place caramelized onions onto a cutting board. Coarsely chop the onions then add them to the creamy dip mixture. Using a spoon, gently stir the onions in. Refrigerate the dip until serving.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Patience in Caramelization:
Take your time caramelizing the Vidalia onions. The slow-cooking process (30-35 minutes) over low heat allows the natural sugars to develop, creating a sweet and rich flavor. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Slice Uniformly:
Ensure uniform onion slices for consistent caramelization. This ensures that all pieces cook evenly, resulting in a balanced flavor throughout the dip.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese:
Soften the cream cheese to room temperature before blending. This ensures a smooth and lump-free texture in your dip.
Chill for Enhanced Flavor:
Refrigerate the dip before serving. This not only chills the mixture but also allows the flavors to meld, resulting in a more flavorful and cohesive dip.
Freshness Matters:
Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Fresh Vidalia onions and quality dairy products contribute to the overall deliciousness of the dip.
Adjust Seasoning to Taste:
Taste the dip before refrigerating and adjust the seasoning if needed. Everyone’s palate is different, so feel free to customize the dip to suit your preferences.
Serve with Complementary Foods:
Pair the Vidalia onion dip with an assortment of fresh vegetables, potato chips, or crackers. The versatility of the dip allows you to cater to various preferences.
Experiment and Personalize:
Don’t be afraid to experiment with additional herbs or spices to make the dip uniquely yours. Personalizing the recipe can turn a good dip into an exceptional one.
FAQ
Low sulfur soil is one major factor, making Georgia an ideal location for growing Vidalia onions. Due to the limited growing season in Georgia, Shuman Farms has expanded to parts of Peru, Texas and Mexico to be able to offer sweet onions year-round. The soil in these parts has a similar composition to the soil in Georgia making the onions just as sweet.
Pair with fresh vegetables, potato chips, or gluten-free crackers for dipping. Serve in a bowl next to raw veggies or make a charcuterie board with this dip in the center surrounded by all crowd favorites such as carrots, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, zucchini, and celery.
Any leftover dip can be stored in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3 days. It is a great dip to keep on hand to snack on during the week, serve as an appetizer before dinner or even pack in lunches.
Storage Instructions
Any leftover dip can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. It is a great dip to keep on hand to snack on during the week, serve as an appetizer before dinner or even pack in lunches.
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CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Vidalia Onion Dip Recipe
Equipment
- medium-sized skillet
Ingredients
- 2 large Vidalia onions sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ✅
- 1/2 cup sour cream ✅
- 1/4 cup mayo ✅
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes ✅
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- vegetables, potato chips, or gluten free crackers for dipping
Instructions
- ⭐️Caramelize the onions. In a skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil and onions. Sautee for about 6 minutes. Stir and add the water. Turn down heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until onions are browned, stirring occasionally.2 large Vidalia onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup water
- Blend the dip. In a small mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mayo, worchestershire sauce, garlic powder, minced onion flakes, salt and pepper. Blend with a hand held mixer.4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayo, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- ⭐️Add the onions to the dip. Carefully place cooked onions onto the cutting board. Coarsely chop the onions then add them to the dip mixture. Use a spoon to gently stir them in. Refrigerate until serving with fresh veggies or gluten-free crackers.vegetables, potato chips, or gluten free crackers for dipping
Notes
Storing
- Any leftover dip can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. It is a great dip to keep on hand to snack on during the week, serve as an appetizer before dinner or even pack in lunches.
Nutrition
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