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Registered: ‎03-27-2014

Ditch the store-bought seasoning packet in favor of this DIY version that combines slowly caramelized onions with tangy sour cream

 

YIELD   Makes about 2 cups ; ACTIVE TIME   45 minutes ; TOTAL TIME   1 hour
 
INGREDIENTS  
 
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 (1-pound) large onion, chopped (3 cups)
    • 1/2 pound shallots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
    • Salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 tablespoons water
    • 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
    • 1/4 cup chopped chives or finely chopped scallion greens
 
PREPARATION
    1. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion and shallots with 1 teaspoon salt until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
    2. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, covered, stirring frequently, until vegetables are golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes more.
    3. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons water, or enough to loosen any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
    4. Transfer onion mixture to a medium bowl, then stir in sour cream and remaining 2 tablespoons water. (If desired, thin to desired consistency with additional water.)
    5. Stir in most of the chives, sprinkling on the rest as a garnish.
    6. Serve at room temperature.
Cooks' note:
•Dip can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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Posts: 1,047
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: Sour Cream and Onion Dip

I've made a version of this a few times now in recent years.  It really is so good, and very different from the dip made from the onion seasoning packet.  The onions are so tender and the flavor is so rich.

 

I still like the onion-soup mix version.  It's just a different kind of taste.