Savory Caramelized Onion & Cream Cheese Dip

Ingredients

- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, sliced

Instructions

1. Caramelize the Onions:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Add the thinly sliced sweet onions and sprinkle with the brown sugar.
- Stir occasionally, cooking for about PT15M (15 minutes) until the onions become golden brown and soft.

2. Add Garlic and Wine:
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another PT2M (2 minutes) until fragrant.
- Pour in the dry white wine and balsamic vinegar, continuing to cook for PT5M (5 minutes) until the liquid reduces and the mixture becomes syrupy.

3. Season the Onions:
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Stir well to combine the flavors and remove from heat.

4. Prepare the Dip Base:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
- Use a hand mixer or a whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.

5. Combine and Serve:
- Gently fold the caramelized onion mixture into the cream cheese blend.
- Transfer the dip into a serving dish and sprinkle with freshly sliced chives.

Total Time

PT27M
27 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Onion Dip, Caramelized Onion, Cream Cheese Dip, Snack Recipes, Party Dip, Dip Appetizer, Gourmet Snack, Easy Dip Recipe, Stove Cooking, Flavorful Dip

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Exact Total Calories: 1450

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