caramelized onion dip
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One of our favorite dips for tailgating. Served with either a good potato chip (my favorite is Cape Cod) or cracker.
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(1 rating)
yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients For caramelized onion dip
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1 tspbutter, unsalted
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1 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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4 mdonions, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
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1 tspkosher salt
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1 tspsugar
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1/2 tspcayenne pepper
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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8 ozsour cream
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4 ozcream cheese, softened
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1/2 cmayonnaise or salad dressing
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sturdy potato chips and/or crackers
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sliced green onions for garnish
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3-4 slicebacon, cooked and crumbled for garnish (optional)
How To Make caramelized onion dip
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1In a large skillet hear butter and oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Add onions, salt and sugar. Reduce her to medium-low; cook for 40-50 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally. Transfer 1/3 cup of the onions to a small airtight container; cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
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2Stir cayenne pepper and garlic into onions remaining in skillet. Cook for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat. Cool slightly and coarsely chop.
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3In a large bowl use a potato masher to combine sour cream, softened cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Stir in onion-garlic mixture. Transfer to an air-tight container and cover. Chill for at least 4 hours and up to 3 days.
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4Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Top sour cream mixture with the 1/3 cup caramelized onions. If desired, garnish with sliced green onions and bacon crumbles if desired.
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