Caramelized Onion Neiman Marcus Dip
A rich, savory dip featuring deeply caramelized onions mixed into a creamy base, perfect for upscale gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the onions slowly, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes until they are deep brown and sweet. This slow cooking develops the caramel flavor. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
- Fold the cooled caramelized onions into the cream cheese mixture. Mix well to distribute the onions evenly.
- Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish the top with fresh chopped chives. Serve with potato chips or crackers.
Notes
- For the best flavor, do not rush the onion caramelization process; low and slow heat is key.
- You can make this dip up to 2 days ahead of time.
- Use high-quality, full-fat sour cream for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25