Description
Creamy sour cream and onion dip brings zesty comfort to snack time. Tangy herbs and rich dairy blend seamlessly, creating an irresistible companion for chips, veggies, and crackers you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Main Ingredient:
- 1 cup caramelized onions, chopped into small pieces
Garnish:
- Chopped chives, optional
- Extra caramelized onions
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate the velvety cream cheese, tangy sour cream, rich mayonnaise, and aromatic seasonings including salt, ground black pepper, and fiery cayenne pepper.
- Utilize an electric hand mixer to whip the mixture, commencing at a gentle velocity and progressively escalating to maximum power, blending for approximately 1-2 minutes until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate the deeply caramelized onions into the creamy base, ensuring even distribution and stirring carefully to maintain the smooth texture.
- Sample the mixture and fine-tune the seasoning profile, adding additional salt or spices as needed to elevate the flavor complexity.
- Transfer the luxurious dip into a sealed container or carefully drape with clingy plastic wrap, then position in the refrigerator for several hours, allowing the diverse flavors to harmonize and the texture to subtly condense.
- When ready to serve, present the dip alongside crisp potato chips, vibrant raw vegetable sticks, or crunchy crackers for a delightful appetizer experience.
- Enhance the visual appeal and flavor by garnishing with delicate chopped chives or a sprinkle of additional caramelized onions, creating an inviting and elegant presentation.
Notes
- Maximize flavor development by chilling the dip for at least 2-3 hours before serving, allowing the ingredients to blend and intensify.
- Caramelize onions slowly over low heat to unlock their deep, sweet flavor, which adds rich complexity to the creamy base.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal heat preference, starting with a small amount and tasting as you go.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and preventing lumpy texture when mixing ingredients.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, ensuring maximum freshness and taste.
- Experiment with different chip varieties or vegetable sticks to discover your perfect dipping companion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg