Entertaining Chip dip: Ale Double Onion Dipper By Christine Sismondo Published: December 26, 2019 Updated: April 17, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Liam Mogan Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Ale Double Onion Dipper No one can resist a good chip dip. Remember that easy-to-make guilty pleasure onion chip dip made from sour cream and onion soup mix? This version takes a little bit more effort, but the rich flavours from the caramelized onions and the pale ale take it up a notch and are well worth it. Makes about 3 ½ cups. No ratings yet Print Recipe Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil2 sweet onions chopped1 cup 14% sour cream1 cup full-fat cream cheese Liberté works well in this recipe1 tbsp mayonnaise½ cup citrusy pale ale such as Radical Road Brewing’s Yuzu Pale Ale1 tsp smoked paprika¾ tsp salt¼ cup chives for garnish Instructions Heat oil in skillet. Add onions, and cook until they start to soften, then reduce heat to low, and caramelize onions until golden brown, but not crispy (15–18 minutes total). Set on a paper towel to drain some of the excess oil. Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and mayo together in a bowl. Still mixing, gradually add beer. Add cooked onions, paprika, and salt. Mix together well.Sprinkle chives on top for extra onion flavour. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve chip dip with thin tortilla chips and/or chopped veggies for dipping. NotesWeekly hack: Serve better beer Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was! Related Story How to throw an outdoor party in the winter