Tex-Mex Onion Dip

Homemade Tex-Mex Onion Dip is better than anything you can buy at the store. Caramelized Texas sweet onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder and cumin combine to create the creamiest Tex-Mex onion dip.

Nothing makes my weekend tastier than my homemade Tex-Mex onion dip. Creamy dreamy my tex-mex onion dip served with a pile high of freshly made tortilla chips and served with an icy cold beer is my jam.

Growing up in South Texas an essential ingredient in our cocina was Texas 1015 Sweet Onions. We added them to breakfast migas, diced in pico de gallo and pickled them for tacos.

I’m excited to share a recipe for a tangy onion dip made with caramelized onions, sour cream, mayonnaise and seasoned with cumin & garlic.

HOW TO CARAMELIZE ONIONS FOR ONION DIP

My Tex-Mex onion begins with a base of caramelized onions then mixed in with cumin and garlic create this heavenly pile of goodness that take this dip to another level.

Caramelizing onions can seem daunting to make, pero guys they are so easy to make – here are a few tips on caramelizing onions.

I caramelize my onions with a little olive oil and salt cooking them low and slow stirring often for 20 minutes. The onions will slowing begin to change colors, become softer and caramelize.

Heat a skillet over medium heat, you want to cook your onions continually over even heat.  Stirring often to make sure the onions cook evenly.

You can swap out butter for olive oil to make caramelized onions.

I like to make a double batch of caramelized onions when making this dip.

One half for the dip the other half to enjoy throughout the week on quesadillas, tacos or tostadas.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THIS RECIPE

olive oil or butter

TX1015 Sweet Onions

salt

sour cream

mayonnaise

garlic powder

cumin

pepper

salt

HOW TO MAKE TEX-MEX ONION DIP

In a sauté pan over medium heat add olive oil, onions, and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes, stirring often.

Remove pan from heat and set aside, cool completely.

You can make the caramelized onions a few days in advance, store covered in the fridge until ready to make dip.

In a bowl mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and salt.

Stir in half of cooled onions and chill for 30 minutes. Chilling allows the caramelized onions to infuse into the dip, don’t skip on the chilling -it’s totally worth the wait.

When ready to serve, garnish with remining onions and serve with tortilla chips and celery.

If by chance you have leftover dips – spread dip on bread for sandwiches, toss dip with hot pasta and top with parmesan or dollop dip on bake potatoes.

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Tex-Mex Onion Dip

Caramelized Texas sweet onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder and cumin combine to create the creamiest Tex-Mex onion dip.

Author: Vianney Rodriguez

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups diced TX1015 Sweet Onions
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Tortilla chips
• Celery

Instructions

1. In a sauté pan over medium heat add olive oil, onions, and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes, stirring often.
2. Remove pan from heat and set aside, cool completely.
3. In a bowl mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and salt. Stir in half of cooled onions and chill for 30 minutes. When ready to serve, garnish with remining onions and serve with tortilla chips and celery.

Recipe Notes

Makes 2 cups