Vidalia Onion Dip Recipe

Name: Vidalia Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1 ½ cups chopped vidalia onions (or other sweet onion); 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ cup strong beef stock; 2 tablespoons medium-dry sherry; 8 ounces cream cheese; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives; kosher salt

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
2
Add the garlic and 1 generous cup of the onions, and saute over medium high heat until softened (do not brown), 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Sprinkle with the sugar and the thyme, drizzle in the stock and sherry, and simmer until the liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 2 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
5
Combine the cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl and whip together with an electric mixer on high speed to soften and combine.
6
Add the cooled onion mixture and stir or blend in on low speed.
7
Stir in chives and remaining raw onions.
8
Season to taste with salt.
9
Spoon into a serving bowl and serve with crackers such as Triscuits.
10
Recommend you refrigerate for a couple hours to allow flavors to mix.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon light vegetable oil, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, 1 ½ cups chopped vidalia onions (or other sweet onion), 1 ½ teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Vidalia 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vidalia Onion Dip

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Variations & substitutions

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