French Onion Dip

By cserumga

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 pounds onions, chopped fine
• Salt and pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onions, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until onions are golden, about 10 minutes.

2. Add 2 tablespoons water to skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until water is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons water and cook until onions are caramelized and water is evaporated, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Transfer onions to medium bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.

3. Add sour cream and mayonnaise to onions and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve.