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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Smoked Onion Dip Shopping List
- Vidalia or Walla Walla sweet onions
- garlic
- sour cream
- cream cheese
- onion powder
- s&p
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How to make Caramelized Onion Dip on the Traeger
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.
1
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.
2
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.
3
Chill
The flavors need to meld. Overnight is best, but 3-4 hours will work if you’re pinched for time.
4
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!
Caramelized Onion Dip 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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Round out this meal with some more easy appetizers, one of my awesome mains, and a dessert for good measure. Some of my favorites are below!
Appetizers:
Mains
- Spicy Shrimp Pasta
- Traeger Cowboy Ribeye
- Chicken Alfredo Lasagna
- Pork Tenderloin
- Honey Garlic Salmon
Dessert
Traeger Smoked Caramelized Onions
Delicious smoked caramelized onions are a whole new level of onion awesomeness.
Ingredients
- 6 cups sliced onion
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a large cast-iron skillet. Turn on your Traeger and preheat to 325°.
- Place the cast-iron skillet on the grill, shut the lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir well, close the lid again, and cook another 10 minutes before stirring again.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the onions are browned and shrunk. Remove from the heat and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 305mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
Traeger Smoked Garlic
This simple roasted garlic is cooked on the Traeger pellet grill for one of the best and easiest kitchen staples you never knew you needed in your life.
Ingredients
- 1 large head garlic
- 1/8 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the top off of the garlic head, place onto a grill-safe surface, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Preheat your grill to 225° according to factory instructions, and place the garlic inside.
- Cook for about 45 minutes at 225°F. Turn up the heat to 325°F and continue roasting until the garlic is golden brown and soft.
- Remove, use, and store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 19Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.
Smoked Caramelized Onion Dip
Smoked caramelized onions and roasted garlic are whipped into a homemade dip that's going to knock your socks off!
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:
12Serving Size:
1Amount 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.
Nicole Johnson
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