Creamy Onion Dip Potato Chips (Printable)

Savory caramelized onion dip combined with creamy ingredients, served alongside crispy potato chips.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Onion Dip

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
06 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
09 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)

→ For Serving

11 - 7 oz thick-cut potato chips

# Directions:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 18–20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and chives. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add the cooled onions to the mixture and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to meld.
05 - Transfer the onion dip to a serving bowl, garnish with additional chives, and serve with potato chips.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The homemade version tastes nothing like those powdered packet mixes from the store
  • It keeps getting better after a day or two in the fridge
  • People will hover around the bowl until every chip is gone
02 -
  • Rushing the caramelization process is the biggest mistake you can make
  • The dip truly needs that chilling time for flavors to properly develop
  • Room temperature onions prevent the cream cheese from seizing up
03 -
  • Use a wide skillet instead of a narrow pot for better evaporation and even browning
  • Fine chopping the onions ensures every bite gets the perfect onion to cream ratio

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