My homemade Smoked Caramelized Onion Dip requires ZERO packets of anything, and is one of my favorite dips to make for a crowd! Traeger caramelized onions AND garlic go into this, and you'll be scrambling for things to dip!

Traeger Smoked Caramelized Onion Dip

I love a good dip, but I love a good homemade dip that doesn't require any kind of packets or mixes even more. This dip hits ALL of the right notes with the sweet and smokey caramelized onions, and when you toss a couple of cloves of Traeger Roasted Garlic in there – SHUT THE FRONT DOOR.

Head's up – while the dip itself is pretty easy, making the caramelized onions requires some time. I've included my recipe for smoked caramelized onions and smoked confit garlic at the bottom of the post.

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Recipe Shopping List

Here's what you'll need to make this recipe. For the specific amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Vidalia or Walla Walla Sweet Onions
Garlic
Sour Cream
Cream Cheese
Onion Powder
Salt & Pepper

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How To Make This Recipe

This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Make the garlic and onions – This part takes a while, but it is pretty hands-off, thankfully! The full instructions for both of these are at the bottom of the post.
Mix it up – Take all the dip ingredients and mix them together. Make sure the onions and garlic aren't piping hot when you mix them. I usually make the onions and garlic the day before, but that isn't required.
Chill – The flavors need to meld. Overnight is best, but 3-4 hours will work if you're pinched for time.
Enjoy – Grab some pita, crackers, or vegetables and get dipping! This makes a great sandwich spread too. You can even toss it with pasta if you are feeling particularly carby!

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Recipe FAQ

Can you use substitute low-fat ingredients for this recipe?

Since this dip isn't heated at all, using low-fat sour cream or mayo should be okay, as in, it likely won't impact the texture of the end result much.

But I haven't tested it, so I can't vouch for the final taste and what kind of impact (or not) a substitution like that would bring.

What kind of cracker is best with caramelized onion dip?

I like to use a buttery cracker with a healthy sprinkling of salt on the top. Think Ritz crackers or similar.

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Yield: 12 servings

Smoked Caramelized Onion Dip

Smoked caramelized onions and roasted garlic are whipped into a homemade dip that's going to knock your socks off!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

12 ounces sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup smoked caramelized onions
1 teaspoon smoked roasted garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
dash pepper

Instructions

Take all of the ingredients and mix them together until well-combined.
Place in the fridge and chill for 3-4 hours before servings.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 2g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.