Charred Onion Dip

Name: Charred Onion Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole thinly sliced shallot; 1 whole thinly sliced leek; 2 whole thinly sliced scallions; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove grated garlic clove; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme, plus more for topping; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 to taste Salt; 1 to taste Pepper

A creamy, smoky dip made with charred alliums, mayo, and sour cream. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this dip combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with fresh herbs and a tangy finish.

6 servings

20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 whole thinly sliced shallot
•1 whole thinly sliced leek
•2 whole thinly sliced scallions
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•1 clove grated garlic clove
•½ cup mayonnaise
•½ cup sour cream
•2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
•1 teaspoon chopped thyme, plus more for topping
•2 tablespoons buttermilk
•1 to taste Salt
•1 to taste Pepper

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat broiler. Toss 1 thinly sliced shallot, 1 thinly sliced leek, and 2 thinly sliced scallions with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Broil, tossing once, until charred, 10-15 minutes. Let cool. Mix with 1 grated garlic clove, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Thin with 2 tablespoons buttermilk; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with thyme.
20 min