I am all about caramelized onions lately, and this recipe is the recent blame.
First of all, I made that recipe um, four times? I wanted to share it with everyone I know. I got it to a few of them, and a few of you.
Second, it made me start caramelizing onions nearly every day – and adding them to everything. I would sometimes use two onions, using half and reserving half for later.
When I make a recipe, Jason is almost always my first test. I ask him a list of questions each time – Does he like it? Would he want me to make it again? Does he want more of this right now? Could I add additional flavors to it?
Some of my best recipes are the recipes where Jason says “nothing – you couldn’t make this any better”.
This is one of those recipes. Nothing needed, and yes, please, I will take more right now.
Spicy. Sweet. Savory. Snackable.
Are you a bean dip fan? See this recipe on Foodie.
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I know I sound like I’m on repeat – but seriously, your recipes always looks simply incredible. I could just dive right in!
THANK YOU, Heather!! that always makes my day, really!
I am a huge bean dip fan, mostly in the form of homemade hummus (it never gets old!), but I love black beans as well. The addition of caramelized onions sounds amazing!
I love bean dip too – and so easy! the caramelized onions make this a whole new thing, you should try it!
You had me at “caramelized onions.” I could eat a plateful of just that. Also, what are the crackers you’re using in the photo? They look intriguing…
oh, I know – I usually do several ‘taste tests’ of the onions as they cook. you know, to make sure they’re good. ah – so many are asking about the crackers – I need to find them to let everyone know… they came in a weird package that wasn’t resealable, so they’re in my pantry in a ziplock baggie… I will look for them and let you know – they are SO good, very crunchy and tasty.
Well it only makes sense to check if they’re ready
And yum, extra crunchy crackers? That still have flavor? Excited to learn what they are/see if I can find them around here.
I will do my best to find out! XO
I love the dip bowl and the perfectly crisped bread!
thanks Averie – I need to find the bread again – can’t remember who makes it and it is SO good.
too funny–i have a post drafted about my caramelized onion love as well…i recently made caramelized onion hummus! next time i’m trying it with black beans!
Mmm, yes, caramelized onion hummus is genius.
I am in love with carmelized onions. UnfOrtunatey I am the only one in my house who likes them. I need to try this dip anyway! An excuse to have friends over?
yes, or keep it for yourself.
Caramelized onion and black bean dip, sounds delicious yet healthy. Will have to give it a try too. Thanks for sharing
you are welcome – I hope you enjoy!
I snagged a jar of caramelized onions from our food swap. I almost never have something like that readily available. Your recipe came at the perfect time! This dip sounds phenomenal.
your food swap looked awesome – can I virtually attend the next one?
I hope you use your new treasure to make this dip, it’s a good one!
I have these bowls!!! Okay, focus Cara, we are not talking Anthropologie right now, we are talking about black beans and caramelized onions. I was seriously contemplating making that creamy dip this weekend and then realized that I have no one to make it for and I would be subjected to eat it all by myself (like that is a bad thing). You are making me realize that I am missing out big time and that I MUST do it now! Okay, okay, stop yelling, I’ll do it
I LOVE THESE BOWLS.
and of course you have them!
as far as that dip goes, my first instinct was to say “you could scale down the recipe to half” but HAAA HAAA, as soon as you taste it you’ll make another batch anyway.
it. is. so. good. THEN, you can follow up with THIS dip, because it’s healthy and all. stop yelling and DO IT.
caramelized onions and black beans – what a fantastic combo!
I completely agree, Susan! thanks for stopping by!
Caramelized onions SHOULD go on everything. Really- it’s amazing what a little heat can do to onions!
What are you using as a vehicle for the dip?? Those crackers look amazing!
they were a really great biscotti cracker that had bad packaging (ripped open and I couldn’t use it), so I cannot recall the brand or type! they’re in a big ziplock baggie. I will go hunt for them – if I find them I’ll let you know because they are SO good, and perfect for a heavy dip like this – they are crunchy and strong!
I LOVE caramelized anything! I’m in!
you’d like this, Lisa – very savory and hearty!
I found your site through http://www.j3nn.net/ and this dip looks awesome. I look forward to more of your posts.
hi Rhonda! thanks for stopping by, and for saying hello! I hope you love the dip, it’s a good one! cheers! Kristina
Dip, Dip, me and Dip are lovers!!!!! This looks amazing! I’m funny with onions, I love the flavor, especially caramelized ones, but don’t like them raw….this sounds amazing with some almond meal crackers!!
xxoo
Lips are licked.
YUUUUUUUUM
I grill my husband the same way. It would be so much easier if they just knew exactly what we wanted to hear
ha! yeah… it would.
but actually, I tell him he should be honest if he doesn’t like something… otherwise, HE WILL GET IT AGAIN! 
ha!
plus, if it’s something I may share here, I know my tastes can be a bit crazy, so I want to make sure OTHERS will think it is good.
caramelizing onions is the best! so good! and that dip looks fantastic!!!!!
Onions are seriously heaven when they are all caramelized and sweet! This looks so good! I will be right over with my chips!
ooh, I WISH you WERE on your way! XXO
Oooh yeah caramelized onions do it for me too – your dip looks DEEEEE-LISH!
xx
it’s really tasty, Jeni! the caramelized onions make it so! XXO!
Yum! You know I love that caramelized onion and bacon dip and this looks just as fantastic. Can’t wait to try it out!
yeah, the bacon one? still my first love.
this is like it’s healthier cousin.
That is such a cute little bowl!! I love the sound of this dip — loooove caramelized onions and black beans are pretty OK themselves.
Off to check out the recipe!
you know I think of you when caramelizing onions now, right?? I WILL make those crazy cookies of yours. I HAVE to try them!
this looks so good – you constantly have me in awe, dear spabettie!
thanks, Jen! XO
My consumption of roasted onions is hilarious, so this looks wonderful to me. And I LOVE THE BOWL!!!!!!!!!
Caramelized Onions make delicious dishes even better
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PERFECT Flavor, Jason is right LOL
caramelized onions = secret ingredient
for anything…
they always make me feel fancy and I am always grateful I busted a move w the knife
xoxo
yes, I love chopping the onion… knowing what it will turn into. caramelized onions really do improve MOST anything.
congrats on foodie – you get to do some fun things, for sure!! this dip sounds great
made this twice this week, love it thankyou!
great pictures very pretty
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