Onion Dip from Scratch

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Dip Madness

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (122)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(122)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
1 batch

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced onions
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

In a saute pan over medium heat add oil, heat and add onions and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Mix the rest of the ingredients, and then add the cooled onions. Refrigerate and stir again before serving.

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recipe Onion Dip from Scratch
Elizabeth San Jose, CA 10-25-2009
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Great Onion Flavor!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this twice now, first following the recipe exactly, which was great, and second time by using some green onions in... place of the regular onions, and stirring in some chopped chives right before serving. Both received rave reviews - the green onion and chives added an extra freshness to the dip. Read more
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Kelly Gainesville, FL 10-22-2009
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Best Onion Dip Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a football tailgate and it went fast! I thought 'how could this be better than what comes in the packet' but... once you try it you know. So delicious!Read more
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JOAN TAMPA, FL 10-08-2009
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The Best Ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Why did we ever settle for a package, this is quick, easy and on soooooo gooooood!!
recipe Onion Dip from Scratch
B MEMPHIS, TN 09-24-2009
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Don't substitute ingredients!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is not a daily 'eat'. If you sub olive oil mayo and low fat sour cream, you will have an extremely BLAND dip! I have... made this twice, once by recipe and once with the suggestion of the low fat version. The low fat was like eating......something without taste. While the recipe version was PHENOMENAL! This time I added onion powder as someone suggested and it was just out of this world! It is the only recipe I have saved for dip, because it is my 'go to' dip recipe. Why mess with perfection?Read more
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Regina Harpswell, ME 07-31-2009
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This was so easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have a family member allergic to MSG so I have to be creative when she comes to visit. My kids love chips and dip so I... decided to try this recipe after reading some of the other reviews. I was carmelizing sweet onions, and I couldn't find any garlic powder. Great...all I had was half a garlic head. So I placed it on tinfoil, drizzled it with olive oil and threw it in the oven. I used roasted garlic instead of the powder and it came out wonderful. I don't think I'll use the soup mix again. Thank you Alton Brown.Read more
recipe Onion Dip from Scratch
Jackie Dunwoody, GA 07-27-2009
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Excellent - even as lower fat
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I only had reduced fat Sour Cream and it still turned out fantastic. It was a little creamier as I had also used Hellman's... Canola Oil Mayo. This is a recipe that I will make over and over again! Thanks Alton!Read more