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- Course: Antipasto/Mezze, Hors D'oeuvre, Snack
- Skill Level: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Favorited: 86 Times
Can be made ahead of time.
Real Onion Dip
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Recipe
Anyone who’s ever given a party surely knows how to make California Dip, probably America’s favorite dip, with an envelope of onion soup mix and a carton of sour cream. (According to the Lipton Company, who prints the recipe on every box of their dried onion soup, it is called California Dip because an anonymous homemaker from that state invented it.) My version, freshly made with caramelized onions replacing the dehydrated ones, challenges the classic with a fuller, less salty flavor. Serve this with homemade potato chips, and get ready for the compliments.
Yield :
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped (3 cups)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Finely chopped fresh chives for garnish
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring often, until deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.
2. Mix the mayonnaise and sour cream in a medium bowl. Stir in the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days. (If necessary, thin with milk before serving.)
3. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chives. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Blue Cheese and Onion Dip:
Mash 4 ounces Roquefort or Danish blue cheese, crumbled, into the mayonnaise-sour cream mixture.
Original California Dip:
Mix 1 envelope Lipton Onion Recipe Soup Mix with one 16-ounce container sour cream. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Make-Ahead: The dip can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.
© 2002 Rick Rodgers
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving (% daily value)
Nutritional information is based on 16 servings and includes 1/4 teaspoon of added salt.
116kcal (6%)
16mg (2%)
1mg (2%)
27mcg RAE (1%)
37mg
3mg
0g
1g
0g
2g
10mg (3%)
104mg (4%)
3g (13%)
12g (19%)
0mg (0%)
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cheforeo
03.21.11 Flag commentI had a couple opf friends stop by and we threw together some appetizers, this being one. Loved it!
Arline11
10.15.10 Flag commentI must admit I haven't tried Mr. Rodgers recipe for 'real onion dip'...just reading the ingredients and preparation told me...no, no, no! Here's my take on 'Real Onion Dip'...
2 lg. cream cheese
1 sm. onion, grated
2 tblsp. worcestershire sauce
dash of garlic pwd.
1/2 cup half and half
Combine above ingredients in a medium size bowl, on low speed, until combined. Heaven on a chip... Enjoy!