Onion Dip, Caramelized

By grammadot

Ingredients

• 2 tbs unsalted butter
• 2 tbs canola oil
• 5 medium onions (vidalia - if you can get them), peeled halved and thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt the butter in the oil. Add the sliced onions and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until just softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderate and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden and softened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool, then coarsely chop the onions.
In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the cream cheese at medium speed until smooth. Beat in the mayonnaise and sour cream. Fold in the onions and season generously with salt and pepper. Scrape ion a bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with potato chips!