Copycat Trader Joe's Caramelized Onion Dip

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This savory caramelized onion dip features fresh sweet onion, cooked until sweet and golden and combined with Greek-style yogurt, sour cream and cream cheese for added body. Serve this copycat dip with fresh, crispy veggies, pretzel chips or classic potato chips to please a crowd.

Marianne Williams

Updated on June 26, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Overhead view of a large plate of items to dip and a bowl of Copycat Trader Joe's Caramelized Onion Dip recipe — Photo:
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
4 cups chopped sweet onions
¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided
5 tablespoons water, or as needed
¾ cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon granulated onion
½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Pretzel chips, Belgian endive leaves, radish slices, multicolored baby carrots and/or cucumber slices for dipping (optional)

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 4 minutes. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply golden brown, jammy and reduced to about 2/3 cup, 35 to 40 minutes, adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and scraping the bottom of the pan if the onions begin to stick or burn. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, sour cream and cream cheese together in a medium bowl until very smooth. Whisk in Worcestershire, garlic powder, granulated onion, vinegar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Stir the cooled onions into the yogurt mixture until incorporated. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. To serve, transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with desired dippers.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

85	Calories
6g	Fat
6g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size about 1/4 cup
Calories 85
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Vitamin A 135IU	3%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 9mcg	2%
Sodium 143mg	6%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Magnesium 6mg	1%
Potassium 109mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Copycat Trader Joe's Caramelized Onion Dip

Ingredients

Directions

To make ahead

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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