Best 7 Caramelized Onion Dip Low Fat Recipes

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Indulge in the rich, sweet, and savory flavors of caramelized onion dip, a delectable appetizer or party snack that will tantalize your taste buds. This low-fat version offers a guilt-free way to enjoy the classic dip, featuring a blend of caramelized onions, Greek yogurt, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Alongside the main recipe, you'll find variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegan option made with silken tofu and a gluten-free version that uses almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and serving suggestions to ensure a perfect dip every time. With its creamy texture, caramelized onion sweetness, and versatile serving options, this low-fat caramelized onion dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP



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Once you taste this fabulous dip, you'll never go back to store-bought french onion dip. While it takes a little longer to make, I promise it's worth every minute. -Kelly Gardner, Alton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Potato chips, corn chips and/or assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, onion powder and salt; stir in two-thirds cooked onions. Transfer to a serving bowl; top with remaining onions. Serve with chips and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP



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You will never use onion soup mix again to make dip.

Provided by Chef Sprocket

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 1h38m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over low heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until onion is soft but not browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Increase heat to high, add butter, and sprinkle sugar over onions. Cook and stir frequently until onion is very tender and dark brown, 8 to 10 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Combine sour cream, yogurt, and mayonnaise together in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Mince cooled onions on a cutting board; stir onions into sour cream mixture. Store in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 103.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SLOW-COOKER CARAMELIZED ONION DIP



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With sweet, melty onions mixed into a creamy base and brought to life with a couple of savory ingredients, this luscious dip will keep everyone hovering around the bowl and, in between bites, talking to each other about how good it is! And since that's what parties are all about, we think this is the recipe you need next time you entertain. The inspiration behind this recipe was the crowd-favorite onion dip that you buy in a tub at the grocery store, but our goal wasn't simply to replicate. While we wanted to hit the same savory and rich notes of the original dip, we also wanted to create something new that would be worth the effort to make from scratch, without demanding too much effort. This wasn't too big a challenge for the Betty Crocker Test Kitchen experts, who came up with the idea of caramelizing onions in a slow cooker, so all you really have to do is chop the onions and forget about them for the rest of the day. With such a flavorful base, it doesn't take much to round out the recipe: cream cheese, a little mayo, fresh herbs, a dash of soy sauce-that's really all there is to it. Next time you have people coming around, give this recipe a try.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups thinly sliced sweet or yellow onions (about 3 lb)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cans (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix onions, 2 tablespoons melted butter, the salt and pepper in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours or until onions are very tender and browned.
  • Drain mixture, and return onions to slow cooker. Discard liquid. Stir cream cheese and soy sauce into onion mixture in slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise; top with parsley and thyme. Serve with toasts.
  • At least 2 hours before serving, make the toasts. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Bake French bread loaves 24 to 26 minutes or until browned. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Cut each loaf into 1/2-inch slices. Brush slices on both sides, using 4 tablespoons melted butter. Bake half of the slices at a time on pan 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize About 1/4 Cup Dip and 3 Toasts, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP (LOW FAT)



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This is a wonderful dip from one of my favorite author/teacher, Rose Reisman. You can use vidalia, maui, walla walla, Bermuda or Spanish onion. The sweeter the onion, the tastier the dip will be!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cups sweet onions, finely diced
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1 ounce low-fat cream cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray, heat the oil and add the onion.
  • Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes or until the onion is soft and browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, salt and pepper and mix until well combined and the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with whole wheat crackers, baked tortilla chips or pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.5, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 72.5, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.4

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP



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Make the perfect chip dip by cooking the onions until they are golden and delicious.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for serving
Potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and brown, about 20 minutes, reducing the heat to medium-low if the onions brown too quickly. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Add the onion mixture and stir until well combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. The dip can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. When ready to serve, scatter the chives over the top and serve with potato chips.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds yellow onions, cut in half lengthwise and crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 dashes hot sauce, optional
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
Chopped chives, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in the vinegar and simmer until the mixture is dry. Add the hot sauce if using. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow the onions to cool slightly.
  • Mix the cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl. Fold in the sour cream and caramelized onions. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives if using. Can be eaten warm or transferred to the refrigerator to be eaten cold.

LOW-FAT CARAMELIZED ONION DIP



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Another wonderful recipezaar.com contributor recipe I've modified for dietary reasons. See Caramelized Onion Dip/Spread from kittencal for the original. This dip is so good with veggies, crackers, or on a burger. We couldn't get enough of the sweet caramelized onions and kick of cayenne flavors, and we didn't even miss the fat.

Provided by goaliechik

Categories     Spreads

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon garlic, minced fresh
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened
1 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in the fry pan over medium heat.
  • Add in the onions, cayenne, salt and pepper; saute until softened.
  • Add in garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes; be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook stirring occasionally for approximately 20 minutes more until onions are brown and caramelized;
  • Drain the excess fat from the onions and set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and Worcestershire until smooth.
  • Add in the onion mixture; mix well to combine.
  • Cover and place in fridge for at least 2 or more hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 372.3, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 6.5

Tips:

  • Use a low-fat cooking spray instead of butter or oil to lightly grease the baking dish.
  • To save time, use pre-sliced onions. However, if you slice them yourself, make sure they are thinly sliced so they caramelize evenly.
  • Cook the onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized. This may take 30-45 minutes. Be patient, as the slow cooking process is what gives the onions their rich flavor.
  • Use a low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt instead of regular sour cream.
  • Add a tablespoon of minced fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or thyme, to the dip for extra flavor.
  • Serve the dip with a variety of dippers, such as pita chips, vegetable crudités, or crackers.

Conclusion:

This low-fat caramelized onion dip is a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture, sweet and savory flavor, and versatility, this dip is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Enjoy!

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