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Blue Cheese Dip with Caramelized Onions

While I love scooping up this blue cheese dip with caramelized onions using thick-cut potato chips, it’s equally mouthwatering as a spread on my favorite burger.

Blue Cheese Onion Dip

If I had to describe this dip, I’d say it combines the flavors of French onion soup and blue cheese into one amazing bite. Thick-cut potato chips make the perfect delivery vessel. The taste is not only impressive but also complex, in a powerhouse kind of way.

It goes without saying, but you might not want to be left alone with a bowl of this dip. One bite easily turns into six with its addictive flavor. Fair warning!

Why I Love This Recipe

I love this dip spread on top of a thick and juicy burger. It’s so good!
This is not your normal onion dip, it has so much more flavor.
It’s a great choice for entertaining since it needs to be made ahead.

Ingredients

It’s all about the onions and the blue cheese in this recipe.

yellow onion – stick with these; they have the most sugar, caramelize the best, and have the sweetest flavor.
olive oil – use sparingly; too much will sauté the onions instead of caramelizing them.
sugar, cayenne and salt
blue cheese – use the best quality you can find, as it’s the backbone of this recipe
plain low-fat or nonfat Greek yogurt – I prefer Fage 2% for this recipe, as its mouthfeel and thickness are just right.
Worcestershire sauce – flavor booster
Port wine -adds so much complexity. See the recipe card if you are looking for a nonalcoholic substitute
mayonnaise – full fat adds the right mouthfeel
fresh lemon juice
scallions

How to Make Blue Cheese Dip with Caramelized Onions

Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step One: Start by caramelizing the onions in olive oil with sugar and salt in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent burning, but try not to stir too frequently—letting them sit helps them brown nicely. After about 5 minutes, cover the pan to keep moisture in and prevent burning. Let them cook until they’re brown and super soft, which should take about 20-25 minutes. Once they’re done, stir in the port, scraping up any tasty bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Let the onions cool a bit.
Step Two: Next, in a bowl, mix together the cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Step Three: Now, add the cooled caramelized onions, scallions, and season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Give it a good stir to blend everything together. Cover the bowl and chill the dip for at least 2 hours—overnight is even better. Trust me, the flavors really develop beautifully over time.
Step Four: When you’re ready to serve, enjoy this dip with potato chips or spread it generously on your favorite burger.

Recipe Tips

If you’ve had trouble caramelizing onions in the past, the trick is to keep the pan covered. This keeps the moisture inside the onions so they don’t easily burn.
Prepping onions ahead of time is a great time saver. You do not want to caramelize early, but you can peel and dice them and keep them stored in a resealable container ( 1 or 2 cup portion sizes are best) in your freezer. When it’s time to make a recipe you can drop the frozen onions right into your pan for easy cooking.
If blue cheese is not your favorite, you can leave it out and enjoy this recipe as a French onion dip. It’s still good!
This dip will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, so make sure to cover it tightly.

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5 from 8 votes

Blue Cheese Dip with Caramelized Onions

This mouthwatering blue cheese dip with caramelized onions, tastes like a delicious blend of French onion soup and blue cheese goodness. It's so addictive, you just might eat it with a spoon. It's one of the best!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blue Cheese Dip with Caramelized Onions

Servings: people

Calories: 154kcal

Author: Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups yellow onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
pinch of sugar
pinch of salt
2 tbsp Port see below for substitute
4 oz blue cheese, crumbled (about 2/3 cup)
6 oz plain low-fat Greek or nonfat Greek yogurt (my preference is Fage 2%)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 tbsps scallions, chopped
salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

Caramelize onion in olive oil with sugar and salt in a heavy skillet over medium low-heat. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching, but do not stir too often. They will brown better if left alone. After 5 minutes of cooking, cover the pan (the lid keeps moisture inside so the onions won't burn easily). Cook until brown and very soft, 20-25 minutes. Stir in the port, scraping up any brown residue left on the bottom of the pan; cool onions slightly.
2 cups yellow onion, chopped, 1 tbsp olive oil, pinch of sugar, pinch of salt, 2 tbsp Port
Blend cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire and lemon juice in a bowl.
4 oz blue cheese, crumbled (about 2/3 cup), 6 oz plain low-fat Greek or nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, juice of 1/2 a lemon
Add cooled onions, scallions, salt and cayenne to taste; stir to blend. Cover and chill at least 2 hours, but 24 hours is preferred. The dip really changes flavor over that time.
2 tbsps scallions, chopped, salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Serve with potato chips or spread it on your favorite burger.

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Notes

Port substitute: Use grape juice and balsamic vinegar. Mix 1/2 tablespoon (which is approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons) of grape juice with 1 1/2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. This ratio maintains the complexity and richness closer to the 2 tablespoons of Port wine needed in this recipe.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Blue Cheese Dip with Caramelized Onions

Amount Per Serving (50 g)

Calories 154 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g

Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g

Cholesterol 44mg15%

Sodium 417mg18%

Potassium 47mg1%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 14IU0%

Vitamin C 22mg27%

Calcium 3mg0%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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5 from 8 votes