Makes 2 1/2 cups

Level: Easy | Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 50 minutes; Total time: 60 minutes

Sure, you could stir an onion-powder mix into sour cream and call it a day, but once you try this slow-cooked caramelized onion dip, you will never return to that old convenience. You can make the dip in advance and dish it up on game night. Serve with chips, toasted bread, or vegetables.

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Caramelized French Onion Dip

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: appetizer
Servings: 2.5 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 medium sweet onions, diced
  • 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 2 large shallots, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 2 cups full-fat greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Heat oil and butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add onions, leeks, shallots, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until barely softened and just starting to brown, about 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions caramelize, about 35 minutes. Add wine and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a medium mixing bowl and stir in the yogurt, thyme, and garlic powder. Taste for seasoning. Serve warm or chilled.
  • Dip can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.