Caramelized Onion And Garlic Dip Food

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 1-quart casserole or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until very soft and light golden brown. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• In large bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, fontina cheese, onion mixture, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into casserole.
• Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Sprinkle with chives. Serve dip warm with pita chips.

CARAMELIZED ONION, SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Heat nonstick or cast iron pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
• Spray pan with cooking spray and heat for another minute.
• Add onion and saute until carmelized, 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
• Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes or until wilted.
• Remove from heat and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Put artichokes and spinach-onion mixture in a food processor fitted with a standard cutting blade.
• Chop for 1 minute.
• Add cream cheese, sour cream, and yogurt and whirl for 2 minutes.
• Add Parmesan, chives, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
• Chop for another 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are finely minced and entire mixture is well-blended.
• Place dip in 4 qt ceramic baking dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
• Remove from heat and serve with vegetables, crackers, and bread.

BAKED CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet (or cast iron pan) melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for about five minutes stirring as necessary. Then add in the thyme, sugar, and half of the salt.
• Stir to combine and cook until the onions are soft and golden brown. This will take about 20 minutes. Remove the onions from the heat; add in the balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, gruyere cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, half-and-half, garlic, black pepper, and remaining salt. After the onions have cooled slightly, stir them into the cheese mixture to combine.
• Spray a medium cooking dish with cooking spray and then fill it with your cheese and onion mixture.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
• Serve hot with sliced, toasted baguettes.

CARAMELIZED-ONION DIP WITH CILANTRO-GARLIC PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• For dip:
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until onions are deep brown and begin to crisp slightly, stirring often, about 40 minutes. Add garam masala; stir 1 minute. Transfer to small bowl and cool completely. Mix in crème fraîche. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
• For pita crisps:
• Finely chop enough cilantro leaves to measure 2 tablespoons. Chop enough cilantro stems to measure 3 tablespoons. Combine oil and garlic in heavy small saucepan; cook over medium heat until oil begins to bubble around garlic, about 5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro stems. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Strain oil into small bowl; discard solids in strainer.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each pita bread round horizontally in half. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Place pita wedges on 2 rimmed baking sheets; drizzle with cilantro-garlic oil and toss gently to coat. Arrange pita wedges in single layer; bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves and bake until pita wedges are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes longer. Cool. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Sprinkle dip with chives; place on platter. Surround with pita crisps.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the thyme, shallots, garlic and all the varieties of onions. Saute, stirring constantly. (Onions absorb oil quickly, so add more if necessary.) Continue to cook until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
• In a medium bowl, add the yogurt and cream cheese and stir together. Add in the onions, scallions and chives. Stir well to combine.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and sage. Cover and cook until onions are deep golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream in a medium bowl to blend. Stir in the cooled caramelized onions, salt, and pepper. Cover dip and refrigerate until flavors blend, about 2 hours.