Onion Dip with Chips (Printable)
A creamy blend of caramelized onions paired with crunchy potato chips, ideal for any casual gathering.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Onion Dip Base
01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
→ Creamy Mixture
06 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
09 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
→ For Serving
11 - 7 oz thick-cut potato chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown and caramelized, approximately 18–20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, softened cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh chives. Whisk until smooth and thoroughly blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
03 - Add the cooled caramelized onions to the creamy mixture. Fold together using a rubber spatula until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed to reach desired flavor balance.
04 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop and meld. The dip can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
05 - Transfer the chilled onion dip to an attractive serving bowl. Sprinkle with additional freshly chopped chives for garnish. Arrange alongside thick-cut potato chips for dipping. Serve immediately while chips remain crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Rich, deeply savory flavor that puts anything storebought to shame
- Makeahead friendly so you can actually enjoy your own party
- The kind of comfort food that disappears in minutes every single time
02 -
- Rushing the caramelization step is the number one mistake so give those onions the time they need
- Room temperature onions blend better but hot onions will separate your dairy so patience pays off
- This dip actually tastes better the next day so feel free to make it way ahead of your gathering
03 -
- Finely chop your onions so they distribute evenly throughout every single bite
- Taste after the rest period because caramelized onions are naturally sweet and might need more salt than you expect