Best Ever Carmelized Onion Dip

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 large vidalia onions or 2 large other sweet onions
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 1. cut onions in half, peel and thinly slice. cut slices in half or thirds.
• 2 heat butter and oil in a large skillet (12-inch or 5-1/2 quart sauté) using medium heat. add the onions, cayenne, salt, pepper and sugar. sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until the onions are browned and caramelized. let cool.
• 4 3. place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in the work bowl of a stand mixer. process until smooth.
• 5 add the onions and blend. taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. serve with chips or fresh vegetable crudité dippers.