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Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
Prep Time: 0 hours
Cook Time: NaN
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 🧈
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
- 1 cup sour cream 🥄
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise 🥣
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 🌶️
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 🌶️
- 1 dash Tabasco sauce 🌶️
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 85
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8g
- Cholesterol: 15.1mg
- Sodium: 114.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 3.1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 0.7g
Instructions:
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Caramelizing the Onion:
- In a pan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add thinly sliced red onions and sauté until beautifully caramelized, achieving that golden brown perfection. This usually takes about 20 minutes, allowing the onions to develop a sweet and rich flavor.
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Cooling and Combining:
- Once your onions have reached caramelized perfection, let them cool to room temperature. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled caramelized onions with 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and a dash of Tabasco sauce. 🌶️🌶️
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Mixing and Chilling:
- Mix the ingredients well, ensuring the caramelized onions are evenly distributed, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Allow the dip to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This step allows the flavors to mingle and intensify, resulting in a dip that’s bursting with taste.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once chilled, bring out your Caramelized Onion Dip from the refrigerator, ready to be served! Pair it with your favorite crackers or chips for a delightful snacking experience. The creamy texture, combined with the sweet and spicy notes of caramelized onions, will make this dip a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. 🎉🍽️
Tips and Tricks:
- Experiment with different types of onions for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust the spice level by tweaking the amount of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes.
- For an extra depth of flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or chopped fresh herbs.
Reviews:
Our Caramelized Onion Dip has received rave reviews, with an impressive aggregated rating of 4 stars from 2 reviews. Users have praised the perfect balance of sweetness from the caramelized onions and the kick of spice, making it an ideal weeknight treat.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of flavor with our Caramelized Onion Dip, and let the culinary adventure begin! 😋🌈
