Savory Caramelized Onion Dip

1. Prepare Caramel Base

Begin by heating a 12-inch stainless-steel skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar and let it melt, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. In about three minutes, the sugar will turn a light brown color, forming a caramel base that will enhance the flavor of the onions.

2. Caramelize Onions

Next, add the finely diced onions to the skillet and stir them to coat with the caramelized sugar. Toss in 1 tablespoon of butter, a pinch of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Continue cooking the onions for 6 to 8 minutes. You'll notice a brown coating forming on the bottom of the pan—this is packed with flavor. To capture this flavor, add 2 tablespoons of water to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits with your wooden spoon. Repeat this process every 2 minutes until you've used up all the water.

3. Cool Onions

Transfer the caramelized onions to a medium mixing bowl and let them cool for about 10 minutes.

4. Combine Ingredients

Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1/2 ounce of finely grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. Add the cooled onions to this mixture and stir until everything is well combined. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the mixture for about a minute using a blender or food processor.

5. Chill Dip

Once everything is mixed, transfer the dip to a sealed container and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld together wonderfully. You can store the dip in the fridge for up to 5 days.

6. Serve

When you're ready to serve, spoon the dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle the finely sliced chives on top. This dip pairs perfectly with potato chips, and you'll find that the flavor improves the longer it sits. Enjoy!