Heidis Caramelized Onion Dip Food

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Throw in the onions, garlic and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar until melted. Continue cooking until very deep in color, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• In the bowl of a food processor, add the ricotta and sour cream and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then add the chives, Worcestershire, 2 tablespoons of the parsley and three-quarters of the caramelized onions, reserving the rest for garnish. Pulse 5 or 6 times, until the onions are incorporated but still have some texture. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
• Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Top with the reserved caramelized onions and sprinkle over the remaining parsley. Serve with chips, carrots, radishes and sugar snap peas.

CARAMELIZED VIDALIA ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the water and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat to low and cook until the onions are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pan ever looks too dry, add a tablespoon of water. Let cool completely.
• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire, garlic salt, onion powder and pepper in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth with an electric mixer. Stir in the reserved onions and the scallions. Chill until serving time. Serve with chips.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and brown, about 20 minutes, reducing the heat to medium-low if the onions brown too quickly. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Add the onion mixture and stir until well combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. The dip can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. When ready to serve, scatter the chives over the top and serve with potato chips.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Cut onion in half and slice thinly (I use food processor).
• Heat oil and butter in large frying pan over medium heat.
• Add onion, cayenne, salt & pepper and saute for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes more, until onions are browned and caramelized.
• cool.
• Beat cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
• Add onions and mix well.
• Serve immediately or chill for a couple hours prior to serving.
• Serve with potato chips, crackers or toasted bread below.
• Bread preparation:.
• Preheat oven to 300-325 degrees.
• Thinly slice a loaf of Foccia bread.
• Brush bread slices with olive oil.
• Sprinkle optional parmesan cheese on top.
• Place on cookie sheet and Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Cool and break apart to large sized chip pieces.
• Serve with a knife to spread the dip in case the dip is chilled.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat the butter and olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in the vinegar and simmer until the mixture is dry. Add the hot sauce if using. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow the onions to cool slightly.
• Mix the cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl. Fold in the sour cream and caramelized onions. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives if using. Can be eaten warm or transferred to the refrigerator to be eaten cold.

HEIDI'S CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• In a large thick-bottomed skillet, over medium heat, saute the chopped onions in the olive oil along with a couple pinches of salt.
• Stir occasionally with a wood or metal spatula, and cook until the onions are deeply golden, brown, and caramelized - roughly 40-50 minutes. Set aside, and let cool.
• In the meantime, whisk together the sour cream, yogurt, onion powder, and salt. The important thing is to add whatever onion powder you are using to taste. Add a bit at a time until it tastes really good.
• Set aside until the caramelized onions have cooled to room temperature.
• Stir in 2/3 of the caramelized onions, scoop into a serving bowl, and top with the remaining onions.

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.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP/SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in the frypan over medium heat.
• Add in onions, cayenne, salt and pepper; sauté for about 8 minutes.
• Add in garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes more until onions are brown and caramelized; cool.
• In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
• Add in onions; mix well to combine.
• Add in Tabasco sauce if using.
• Cover and place in fridge for 2 or more hours before using.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, onion powder and salt; stir in two-thirds cooked onions. Transfer to a serving bowl; top with remaining onions. Serve with chips and vegetables.

LOW-FAT CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in the fry pan over medium heat.
• Add in the onions, cayenne, salt and pepper; saute until softened.
• Add in garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes; be careful not to burn the garlic.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook stirring occasionally for approximately 20 minutes more until onions are brown and caramelized;
• Drain the excess fat from the onions and set aside to cool.
• In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and Worcestershire until smooth.
• Add in the onion mixture; mix well to combine.
• Cover and place in fridge for at least 2 or more hours before serving.