Healthy Recipes Healthy Appetizer Recipes Dip & Spread Recipes Copycat Trader Joe's Caramelized Onion Dip 5.0 (1) 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. By Marianne Williams Marianne Williams Instagram Marianne Williams has been a test kitchen professional for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. Her recipes have been featured in many publications, including Food & Wine, Real Simple, Southern Living, Health, Rachael Ray and other print and digital brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 14, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Active Time: 45 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. 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. To make ahead Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 85 Calories 6g Fat 6g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved