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Red Onion Dip

This homemade red onion dip is simple to make and perfect to serve with chips or veggies. Low carb, gluten-free and vegetarian friendly.
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Course: Dip
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 red onions (diced)
  • ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)

Instructions

  • Add the butter, sliced red onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce into a pot and place on a medium heat on the stovetop.
  • Stir the pot a few times as the butter melts.
  • Cook the onions down for about 30 minutes until they are softened. Stir occasionally.
  • Take off of the stovetop, and let the onions cooled completely.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream and fresh chives in a bowl.
  • Stir in the cooled onions, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Taste and season if needed, and serve with a sprinkle of fresh chives.

Notes

  • Don't skip the time it takes to caramelize the red onions. This is how we get the deep flavor, so be a little patient!
  • Let the onions cool completely before mixing them with the sour cream and mayo.
  • Let it rest to really allow the flavors to develop. Leave it for at least 2 hours if you can.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg