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    Gluten Free Caramelized Onion Dip

    Aug 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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    This easy recipe for gluten free caramelized onion dip is the best appetizer or potato chip dip. It's a cold dip that's great for parties and gatherings year round. This homemade dip combines fried, golden onions and sour cream for a creamy treat.

    The key to this dip being delicious is using sweet onions and caramelizing them. Caramelizing onions takes a little while, but it's totally worth it. Use a medium low heat setting and saute the onions for 20-30 minutes to get a really nice brown coloring.

    I like to stir the onions occasionally and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan to keep those mixed into the onion mixture. Using medium low heat you shouldn't have an issue with the onions burning. If you do notice they are burning, you may need to turn down the heat a little or add a bit more olive oil.

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    a bowl of gluten free caramelized onion dip with tortilla and potato chips
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    Ingredients

    Olive Oil
    Sweet Onions
    Dried Thyme
    Dried Sage
    Sea Salt
    Coarse Ground Black Pepper
    Sour Cream
    Mayonnaise
    Worcestershire Sauce

    Instructions

    In a frying pan heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the diced onions and saute for 10 minutes.

    Once the onions are translucent add the thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Continue to fry the onions on medium low heat for another 15 to 30 minutes stirring the onions occasionally and scraping up the browned parts.

    Make sure there is enough oil in the pan and the heat is low enough that you aren't burning the onions. You want a nice golden brown caramelization and not blackened burnt bits. This medium low, slow process will make a huge difference in achieving a sweet taste with your onions.

    Let the onions cool slightly.

    In a small bowl combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and worcestershire sauce. Scrape in the onions and all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir the dip to combine all the ingredients.

    Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you make onion dip from scratch?

    This gluten free caramelized onion dip is super easy to make. I like to use sweet onions, but you can use yellow onions too. Dice your onions into small pieces and fry in olive oil until they are caramelized.

    The hardest part of making onion dip from scratch is being patient with frying the onions. You want to caramelize or brown the onions for the best flavor. It takes about 20-30 minutes to get a really good caramelization. Be patient, it's totally worth it!

    What is the difference between caramelizing and sautéing onions?

    To caramelize an onion you want to use a medium-low heat and olive oil. You will cook the onions uncovered for up to 40 minutes until they are cooked down and browned. It takes patience to make sure you cook them long enough, but it's worth the delicious flavor.

    Sauteing onions is typically done at medium high heat with less oil. You just cook the onions until they are translucent and cooked through. This is a much quicker process, but the onions won't have the same flavor as caramelizing them.

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    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 2 cups 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This easy recipe for gluten free caramelized onion dip is the best appetizer or potato chip dip. It's a cold dip that's great for Keto or low carb diets. This homemade dip combines fried, golden onions and sour cream for a creamy treat. 


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    3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    2 medium Sweet Onions, diced
    1 tsp. Dried Thyme
    ½ tsp. Dried Sage
    ½ tsp. Sea Salt
    ¼ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
    1 cup Sour Cream
    ½ cup Mayonnaise
    2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce


    Instructions

    In a frying pan heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the diced onions and saute for 10 minutes.

    Once the onions are translucent add the thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Continue to fry the onions on medium low heat for another 15 to 30 minutes stirring the onions occasionally and scraping up the browned parts.

    Make sure there is enough oil in the pan and the heat is low enough that you aren't burning the onions. You want a nice golden brown caramelization and not blackened burnt bits. This medium low, slow process will make a huge difference in achieving a sweet taste with your onions.

    Let the onions cool slightly.

    In a small bowl combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and worcestershire sauce. Scrape in the onions and all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir the dip to combine all the ingredients.

    Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Dips and Dressings
    • Method: Frying
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

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