This creamy caramelized onion dip is infused with Porter beer and is easy to make, full of savory, complex flavors, and guaranteed to be a hit at any party.
When it comes to appetizers, I’m a self-professed dip queen. I’ve got so many favorites I love, like my, hot crab dip, cheesy spinach artichoke dip, and clam dip, to name a few. This stellar Porter caramelized onion dip recipe comes from blogger, beer connoisseur, and author Jackie Dodd (of The Beeroness), and is featured in her cookbook The Craft Beer Cookbook, 100 Artisanal Recipes for Cooking With Beer. Caramelizing onions in this classic Porter brew adds a deep malted flavor to the dip, perfectly appointed for a tailgate party, an elegant holiday affair or to have on hand for the morning toasted bagel (highly recommend). After sharing this Porter Caramelized Onion Dip with some of the neighbors and getting rave reviews, it was a given that it’s going on my recipe repeat list to be made again and again.
What’s in This Caramelized Onion Dip
This dip gets its complex and layered flavors from a dark, rich Porter beer, and sweet, jammy caramelized onions. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- Butter
- Oil (I use olive oil)
- Onion (sweet white onions or Vidalia onions are great for this)
- Salt and pepper
- Porter beer
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Green onions (you could also use chives)
How to Make This Caramelized Onion Dip
Other than the time it takes to caramelize the onions, this dip comes together super fast and with little effort. Jackie’s notes mention the dip’s flavors deepen after being in the refrigerator for a day or two. I gave it a try and yes, it was still totally tasty.
Sauté the onions. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat, add butter and oil, and stir until the butter has melted. Add the onions. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions start to soften.
Deglaze and caramelize the onions. Add the salt and porter and cook for about 25 minutes or until the onions start to caramelize.
Blend until smooth. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, caramelized onions, Porter, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to a food processor. Pulse until smooth but still with a few chunks. Add the green onions and pulse once or twice to combine.
What to Serve with Caramelized Onion Dip
- Baguette rounds/crostini
- Chips and crackers
- Toasted pita bread
- Raw veggies
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Porter Caramelized Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 large sweet white onions , chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup Porter beer, plus 3 tablespoons, divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat a sauté pan over medium heat, add butter and oil, and stir until the butter has melted. Add the onions. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions start to soften.
- Add the salt and porter and cook for about 25 minutes or until the onions start to caramelize. Stir occasionally and keep watch on the heat so the onions don't burn.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, caramelized onions, Porter, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to a food processor. Pulse until smooth but still with a few chunks. Add the green onions and pulse once or twice to combine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
More Creamy Dips You’ll Love
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- Hot Crab Dip
- French Onion Dip
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I WIlkerson
And football games are my favorite excuse!
I WIlkerson
I make a beer cheese fondue (see http://artofnaturalliving.com/2012/04/13/artisan-beer-cheese-fondue/ ) and would loooove to do more cooking with craft beer!
Auntiepatch
Reason? What reason? We eat chips and salsa whenever we can!
Patty
I’ll be making this dip for the next Pac12 football game. Go Ducks!
Kim C.
This was a great interview!! I enjoyed learning more about Jackie. I follow her other blog, Domestic Fits, as well and the way that she feels about Naomi from Bakers Royale, I totally agree by the way, is how I feel about her photographs and food. They are Amazing!!! And my excuse for eating chips and dip is hunger and needing a snack.
Kim Porter
I have no need for an excuse to eat salty, decadent deliciousness on any day ever!
Patty
No excuse needed, chips and dip are always a great combo.
Sarah | The Cyclist's Wife
Love The Beeroness, so stoked about her book!
Liz
I don’t need an excuse – love chips and dip.
cassie
I love Jackie and I love this dip! Awesome interview!
Kelli P
Listening to music, drinking some beer with my hubby is the best time for chips and dip!
AngFek
Nothing goes better with chips and dip than a good beer and friends!
Karen D
Excuse?s Because I’ve got the munchies?
Terri
Football is the best reason for chips and dip! Thanks for this 1:1 with Jackie, I love her blog!
Cristina
Yum. My favorite excuse for chips and dip is tailgating! This recipe would be perfect for the game this weekend and I was just looking for a way to switch up our French onion dip, too!
Cara's Healthy Cravings
I will eat a few chips & dip when I am having some drinks with friends/and or family.
JC Carter
I think this would be a gift for my fiance as well as me!
Anywho i don’t need an excuse for chips and dip if they are around i eat them, Probably bc we dont keep them in the house so it an extra treat when i see them.
Tieghan
This was one of my favorite interviews! I love Jackie, her blog and all her beery foods! She is so incredibly inspiring and I cannot get enough of her! HUGE congrats to her and her gorgeous book!
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How do people learn carpentry on a online course?
Julianne
When we have company over!!
Lori
The Beeroness, great blog with stunning pictures.
bluenotebacker
This looks amazing, only problem is if I made it I’d probably end up eating it all myself!
Shannon
football… but who needs an excuse?!
Elizabeth
My excuse is called LUNCH!
Brooke
I need an excuse?!? Taco night, family get-togethers and football games.