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Everything Onion Dip

VegetarianDipStove-Top

Time: 5 hours

Yield: 24 servings

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When we say Everything Onion Dip, we mean Everything Onion Dip! That means deeply softened yellow and red onions, fragrant chives and shallots, even a little dried onion so you don't miss even a little bit of that onion flavor! This creamy, tangy, savory dip will make anyone an onion-lover! Everything Onion Dip pulls out all the stops!

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup shallots, minced
  • 1/2 cup red onions, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion, minced
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced, plus more, to taste, optional, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup fresh chives, thinly sliced, plus more, to taste, optional, for garnish
  • chips, of your choice, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Cut both ends off the yellow onion and cut it evenly into two halves.

Step 2 -Remove and discard the onion skin.

Step 3 -Place the onion halves on a cutting board with cut-sides down and make vertical slices against the grain, then turn and slice across the cuts to chop.

Step 4 -In a large skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 5 -Transfer the onion into the oil, add the salt, and cook until the onions are deep brown in color, 7-8 minutes.

Step 6 -Add the shallots and the red onions and sauté until they start to soften and sweeten, 3-4 minutes.

Step 7 -Turn off the heat and stir in the garlic and the dried onion.

Step 8 -Set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Step 9 -In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, the sour cream, the black pepper, the cayenne, and the cooled onion mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined.

Step 10 -Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Step 11 -Transfer the dip from the refrigerator and stir in the green onions and the chives.

Step 12 -Transfer the dip into a serving bowl and garnish with the extra green onions and the extra chives.

Step 13 -Serve with the chips.

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