Ina Garten Onion Dip Recipe
The Ina Garten Onion Dip Recipe is a classic. It is creamy, salty, and very delicious. Many people call it the best party snack.
Equipment
- Large sauté pan.
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Medium mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter.
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- 4 ounces cream cheese.
- 1/2 cup sour cream.
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise.
Instructions
- Cut the onions into small dice. Make sure they are even sizes.
- Heat butter and oil in the pan. Add the onions and spices.
- Cook onions on medium-low heat. Stir them often for 20 minutes.
- Let the cooked onions cool down completely. This prevents the dairy from melting.
- Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo. Ensure the texture is very smooth.
- Fold the cooled onions into the cream base. Stir gently with a spatula.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Notes
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.
- Do not rush the onion cooking process.
- Slow cooking brings out the natural sugar.
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature.
- This makes mixing much easier and smoother.
- Serve the dip with thick potato chips.