A sour cream and onion sweet dip that’s packed with flavor from caramelized Vidalia onions, sour cream, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Use as a dip with vegetables, potato chips, or crackers. Gluten-free.
Sometimes it’s easier to grab a container of dip from the grocery store, but other times – especially when you’re looking for that recipe to impress guests, it’s better to make the dip from scratch. With this onion dip recipe you get to control all the flavor components this way and make a dip that is sure to have your friends asking for the recipe.
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the step by step instructions. A printable recipe card is available below if preferred.
Equipment
- medium-sized skillet
- cutting board
- chefs knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- small mixing bowl
- stir spoon
- hand held mixer
Ingredients
- 2 large Vidalia onions sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature check for gluten-free
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayo check for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce check for gluten-free
- 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 Onion Dip
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
Wondering how to make caramelized onions with an exceptional flavor? The key is Vidalia onions! As Vidalia onions cook, the sweeter they become.
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.
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.
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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.
Sour Cream and Onion Dip
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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