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caramelized onion dip recipe
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This easy, hearty caramelized onion dip features deeply caramelized yellow onions combined with full-fat sour cream and cream cheese, uniquely enhanced with ground sumac, pomegranate molasses, and fresh mint. It’s perfect for satisfying cravings and impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground sumac
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, packed and finely chopped
- 0.25 cup shelled pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat 0.25 cup olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2.2 lbs thinly sliced yellow onions, optional 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon fine sea salt. Stir well to coat. Cook slowly for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized to a rich, dark golden-brown and very tender. (If sticking, lower heat and add 1 tablespoon water to deglaze). Remove from heat and cool completely to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
- Prepare Garnishes and Combine Dairy: While onions cool, toast 0.25 cup shelled pistachios in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant; cool then roughly chop. Finely chop 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup full-fat sour cream, 4 oz softened full-fat cream cheese, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon ground sumac, and 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until creamy and uniform.
- Fold in Onions: Once caramelized onions are completely cool, gently fold them into the creamy dairy base. Continue mixing until the onions are evenly distributed, creating a thick dip. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional fine sea salt or black pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Chill and Garnish: Cover the dip and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, ideally overnight, to allow flavors to meld and deepen. Before serving, create a gentle, artistic swirl of 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses across the surface and scatter the chopped mint and pistachios artfully over it for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
Caramelize onions in advance and store in the fridge. If onions brown too fast, lower heat and deglaze with water. Always taste and adjust seasoning after chilling, as flavors can mellow.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American (Middle Eastern Inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Calories: 200 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg