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Pan Fried Onion Dip

Pan Fried Onion Dip

The ultimate comfort food, this Pan Fried Onion Dip is creamy, savory, and incredibly easy to make! Perfect for gatherings, it steals the show every time with its rich flavors. Don’t miss out on this crowd-pleaser—make it tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large or 3 medium sweet onions, cut in half and sliced into thin half-rounds
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Equipment

  • Hand-held electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne and turn heat to medium-low. Cook 20 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Let onions cool.
  3. Use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Fold in the onions along with any oil/butter in the pan.
  4. Refrigerate at least 2 to 3 hours before serving or overnight.

Notes

  • Tip: If the onions start to get too brown, turn the heat down.