Caramelized and Green Onion Dip
A rich caramelized onion dip with bright notes of green onion.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Appetizers/Snacks
- Method: saute
- Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients
2 large Walla Walla, Vidalia or Yellow onions
3 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
3 squirts Tabasco sauce
1 Tablespoon sherry
8 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cut the onions in half, remove the peelings, leave the root end intact to hold it together and then slice horizontally in ⅛ -inch thick slices (Tip: Slicing thinner will lead them tol dry out and burn).
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat and add the onions, salt and Tabasco. Cover with a lid and fry until the moisture evaporates – about 45 minutes. (Tip: if you try to cook them at a higher heat and faster, you’re more likely to burn them. Patiently percolate along and you’ll be rewarded with golden caramelized onions).
- Pour the sherry into the pan and remove any stuck bits. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Add the caramelized onions and pulse to blend well.
- Add the green onions and fold in by hand with a spatula.
- Empty the dip into a serving dish and top with freshly ground pepper.
- Enjoy with chips or veggies. Belgian endive spears are especially good with this.
Keywords: Caramelized and Green Onion Dip