Homemade French Onion Dip

Prep Steps

• 2 1/2 cups onions, about 2 large {do:dice}
• 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature {do:soften}

Caramelize the Onions

In a large skillet over medium heat, stir together...

• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 1/2 cups onions, diced
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Cook 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 20–25 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

When the onions have cooked down to a sweet golden brown, take them off the heat and let them cool.

Mix

In a bowl, mix the caramelized onions together with...

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

Serve at room temperature.