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!
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.
