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This caramelized shallot dip is perfect for any holiday appetizer table. The shallots are sweet and combined with tart Greek yogurt and topped with a generous amount of chives. Serve this alongside Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese and a Sheet Pan Turkey!
Ingredients for Shallot Dip
- Shallots – I love shallots because they tend to be milder in flavor than onions. When they’re caramelized, they’re perfectly sweet and delicious.
- Greek yogurt – I love the tartness and freshness that Greek yogurt gives this dish. It feels lighter than it’s sour cream counterpart!
- Dijon mustard – I am a Dijon mustard lover for real! I think it cuts through the richness and adds a delicious brininess.
- Mayonnaise – While we have some components for tartness, mayonnaise adds some nice body and richness.
- Chives – The chives add a delicious bite of gentle onion and fresh flavor.
For the rest of the ingredients, please refer to the recipe card below!
The Perfect dip for the holidays
I love a fresh-tasting dip for the holidays. I think we’re inundated with such a large amount of rich dishes and foods that we really need a refreshing dip. This one fits the bill perfectly.
How to Make Caramelized Shallot Dip
- We start with caramelizing the shallots. I like to do this in a small amount of butter AND olive oil.
- Add the sliced shallots and cover the pot. This will sweat out the shallots.
- Uncover and stir them continuously until they become caramelized.
- Transfer them to a bowl and let them come to room temperature.
- Add in the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and some freshly ground pepper. Mix it all up and give it a taste and adjust the salt accordingly.
- Serve with fresh chives on top. I like to serve these with chips.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make it ahead. Keep it in the fridge for up to three days. Just before serving, add the chives on top.
You definitely can use onions. I would say yellow onions are the best substitute. You would only need one yellow onion.
You absolutely can but I would suggest adding a teeny bit of juice from a lemon or double the amount of Dijon mustard so it adds a bit of tartness.
Tips and Tricks
- This a great appetizer to make ahead. It is good in the fridge for up to three days. Just be sure to add the chives on top right before serving.
- You can serve this with an array of vegetables (crudite) like carrots, celery, radishes and endive spears.
What to Serve with this Dip
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Caramelized Shallot Dip
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons thinly chopped chives
- Chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saute pan or skillet, set over medium low heat, add the olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add in the shallots and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cover the pan and cook for about 10 minutes. This will sweat a lot of the water out of the pan. Uncover and stir continuously until caramelized, an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Fold in the garlic and cook for an additional minute or so. Transfer to a medium bowl and allow to cool.
- When the shallots are cool to the touch, add in the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and a few rounds of black pepper. Give it a thorough mix. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with tons of chives on top. Serve with chips.
Notes
- This a great appetizer to make ahead. It is good in the fridge for up to three days. Just be sure to add the chives on top right before serving.
- You can serve this with an array of vegetables (crudite) like carrots, celery, radishes and endive spears.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
May I just say that the little mini bread toasts are the cutest! I use them at the holidays too. I find them at the deli counter though, not the cracker aisle. So daaaahling.
As for the tracking, aren’t you shocked at where the scans actually occur? You could teach geography to kids by letting them track packages and look the locations up on maps. I’m just sayin’.
I made this last night for my husband’s potluck today at work. It turned out great! Very reminiscent of store-bought onion dip but more sophisticated and without all the chemicals and preservatives. I’ll definitely make it again. Thanks!
Oh yay! Glad you loved it!
Oh my. This looks outstanding. And caramelizing onions is so hard! You are lucky to have a helper 🙂
How about the onion soup mix packet stirred into sour cream? Totally old school and so delish. But this is very classy and I love caramelizing.
I’ve thought about doing that! But then I looked at the ingredient list on the onion soup mix packet and got scared. :0
I love the thought of you scouring all the sites for a good sale! I’m like that too where I don’t shop all year and then go nuts for the holidays!
Um, YUM! I’ve made this with goat cheese before, I like the tang but I definitely want to try this version with creme fraiche, I bet the texture is all light & fluffy. Well done!
Oh my goddd, I love your enthusiasm for tracking packages. I like recieving them (um, who doesn?!, but tracking them gives me anxiety. Especially around this time of the year, I’m always worried its not going to arrive in time.
I’m all for classy shallot dip!
I ordered the barkbox for my puppy too! It’s meant to be his Christmas present so here’s to hoping it arrives on time.
The dip looks delicious. I’ve only eaten the onion dip to have with chips too but this looks awesome!
Fabulous.
I think everyone is guilty of enjoying the jared kind at one point in their lives. This is much much better though and much fancier 😉
I still eat onion dip from the container, yes the cheap kind and i love it!
The high class dip one you made can make my dirty food habit a bit more classy. However I will still use commercial chips;)
I am just the oppositite; I never track packages. Store bought onion dip has nothing on this recipe! I could eat it by the spoonfull!
I WANT THIS DIP.
I’m a big fan of dips especially during the Holiday period aaand…I love onions! I’ve always thought an onion-based dip would have a too strong flavor but you totally made me crave some and I think I should be brave and try out this recipe, since it looks sooo delicious!
xo, Elisa
Trashy old school french onion dip with lays was my dirty teenage snacking habit for sure! Thank you ma’am for finding me a way to indulge classily. Coz I’m an adult now, and whatnot.