Caramelized Onion Dip Game Day App

Published 12/1/2019 • Updated 1/24/2024 A little sweet, totally savory, and delightfully thick caramelized onion dip is our go-to party appetizer. It’s always the first appetizer to disappear on game day, impresses a crowd, is made with wholesome ingredients, and comes together easily without many dishes to clean! Roast the onions and garlic in the oven, then mix it all together with Greek yogurt, sour cream, and some spices for the ultimate app. It’s totally versatile, tastes great with veggies, crackers, and more, and is packed with flavor. Make a double (or even triple!) batch. Trust us!

What is in caramelized onion dip?

This creamy dip comes together with just a few simple ingredients. You’ll need:

Red onions Garlic Olive oil Sugar Salt + pepper Greek yogurt Sour cream Worcestershire sauce

Substitutions for Caramelized Onion Dip

Customize this caramelized onion and garlic dip to your liking with any of these swaps and variations: Garlic: If you don’t have a full head of garlic, use 8-10 cloves of garlic instead. In step 7, transfer the garlic cloves to a large bowl. Greek Yogurt: We love using full-fat Greek yogurt, but any plain Greek yogurt will do (even plain vegan yogurts!). Feel free to use 0%, 2%, or 5% plain Greek yogurt for this dip. Sugar: 1 teaspoon of sugar goes a long way! Use granulated sugar, coconut sugar, or turbinado sugar (or omit completely for a less sweet dip). Herbs: Once the dip is ready to serve, be sure to sprinkle it with fresh herbs. Our first choice is fresh thyme, but feel free to try fresh basil, fresh parsley, or even fresh tarragon for a fun twist!

Storage

This dip disappears quickly so don’t plan on having any leftover! If you do have leftover caramelized onion dip, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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We don’t recommend freezing this dip to enjoy later – it’s best fresh or as refrigerated leftovers.

Make Ahead Caramelized Onion Dip

There are a couple ways to make this dip ahead of time:

Serving Suggestions

As a dip. This recipe is first and foremost a creamy dip for fresh veggies, crackers, pretzels, crostini, crusty bread, and more. Spread it on a sandwich. This caramelized onion dip would be a delicious addition to so many sandwiches! Add it to our breakfast sandwich or try it on your favorite deli sandwich. In a salad. This may sound crazy, but shred some chicken and mix it with 1/2 cup to 1 cup of this caramelized onion dip for one AMAZING chicken salad. Mind blown!