🌟 Introducing the Best Ever Fresh Onion Dip Recipe! 🌟
🕒 Cook Time: 8 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 23 minutes
🥣 Recipe Yield: 2 cups
📝 Description: Looking for a lighter alternative to traditional onion dip that still bursts with flavor? Look no further! This Best Ever Fresh Onion Dip is a delightful blend of creamy textures and savory onion goodness. Perfect for pairing with crispy pretzels or crunchy raw veggies, this dip is a must-have for any gathering. Crafted with the fabulous Texas 1015 sweet onions, it’s a true taste of the Southwestern U.S.
🥦 Recipe Category: Vegetable
🔍 Keywords: < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
📋 Ingredients:
- 1 light cream cheese
- 1/2 low-fat sour cream
- 1 extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sweet onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 green onions
🔢 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 478.3
- Fat Content: 40.7g
- Saturated Fat: 22.3g
- Cholesterol: 109.8mg
- Sodium: 1065mg
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 14.3g
📝 Recipe Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a medium bowl, stir together the light cream cheese and low-fat sour cream until well blended. |
| 2 | Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. |
| 3 | Add the diced sweet onion, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes or until the onion is soft, but not browned. |
| 4 | Allow the cooked onion mixture to cool completely. |
| 5 | Once cooled, stir the onion mixture into the cream cheese and sour cream mixture until evenly combined. |
| 6 | Add the sliced green onions to the dip and stir to incorporate. |
| 7 | Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For optimal taste, refrigerate overnight. |
| 8 | Serve chilled with your favorite dippers and enjoy the deliciousness! |
👩🍳 Tips and Tricks:
- For an extra kick of flavor, consider adding a dash of garlic powder or your favorite herbs and spices to the dip mixture.
- Don’t rush the cooking process for the onions. Cooking them slowly allows their natural sweetness to shine through without becoming overly caramelized.
- This dip tastes even better the next day, so make it ahead of time for your next party or gathering.
- Experiment with different types of onions for unique flavor profiles. Shallots or red onions can add a delicious twist to this classic recipe.
With its creamy texture and irresistible onion flavor, this Best Ever Fresh Onion Dip is sure to become a staple at your table. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this dip is always a crowd-pleaser. So whip up a batch today and get ready to dip into deliciousness! 🎉
