Really Onion Dip Recipe

Name: Really Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 3 medium onions, 2 unpeeled, 1 peeled; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 scallions (white and green parts), minced; Freshly ground black pepper; Hot pepper sauce; Potato chips, for serving

Servings: persons

3 medium onions, 2 unpeeled, 1 peeled
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 scallions (white and green parts), minced
Freshly ground black pepper
Hot pepper sauce
Potato chips, for serving

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Rub unpeeled onions with a bit of the olive oil; roast until soft, about 45 minutes.
3
Cool and peel.
4
Finely dice the peeled raw onion.
5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining oil and heat until quite hot.
6
Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
7
Turn to medium-low and cook until onion is golden brown, about 18 minutes.
8
Scrape onion, oil, and juices into a sieve over a bowl.
9
Drain onions and spread on a paper towel-lined plate.
10
Cool the strained oil.
11
Puree roasted onions in a food processor.
12
Add mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, and salt; pulse until smooth.
13
With the motor running, drizzle in 1/4 cup of the flavored reserved oil.
14
Transfer to a serving bowl.
15
Stir in scallions, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
16
Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
17
Scatter the fried onions over the top just before serving with potato chips.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium onions, 2 unpeeled, 1 peeled, 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cups mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Really Onion Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Really Onion Dip

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