World's Greatest Onion Dip Recipe

Name: World's Greatest Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 small onions, chopped; 12 shallot, chopped fine; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon coarse salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ½ cup sour cream; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 pinch celery salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 small onions, chopped
12 shallot, chopped fine
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch celery salt

1
Heat oil in heavy-bottom pan or Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions, shallot, and thyme.
3
Let cook until onions are very soft and caramel in color, 45 to 60 minutes.
4
Add vinegar and Worcestershire sauce; let cook until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
6
Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
7
Add cooled onions and celery salt; stir to combine.
8
Transfer to refrigerator to chill at least 2 hours and up to 2 weeks; serve with crudites, flatbreads, or baguette slices.

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 small onions, chopped, 12 shallot, chopped fine, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, World's Greatest 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!

World's Greatest Onion Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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