Creamy Caramelized Onion Greek Yogurt (Printable version)

Tangy blend of caramelized onions and Greek yogurt creates a rich, creamy dip perfect for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Caramelized Onions

01 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar

→ Dip Base

06 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus additional for garnish
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook while stirring frequently for 25 to 30 minutes until onions are golden brown and deeply caramelized. Reduce heat as needed to prevent burning. Cool to room temperature.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chives, and lemon juice. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Finely chop the cooled caramelized onions and fold them into the yogurt mixture until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to fully develop and meld.
05 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with additional fresh chives. Serve with potato chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt keeps it lighter than traditional sour cream dips while adding a subtle tang that makes every chip taste better.
  • Those caramelized onions do the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you're not fighting to make something taste good.
  • It actually gets better after a day in the fridge when everything gets to know each other.
02 -
  • If you skip the full caramelization time and try to rush it, the onions will just turn soft and brown instead of becoming that dark, jammy, almost sweet version that makes this dip special.
  • Don't use nonfat Greek yogurt expecting it to work the same way—the texture gets thin and gritty, and you'll end up wishing you'd gone with the full-fat version from the start.
03 -
  • Save a spoonful of the caramelized onions before mixing and use them as garnish—it looks intentional and reminds people what makes this special.
  • If your Greek yogurt is very thick, whisk it with a fork before mixing to loosen it up so everything combines smoothly instead of in clumps.
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