Roasted Onion Dip Food

ONION DIP FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• In a saute pan over medium heat add oil, heat and add onions and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Mix the rest of the ingredients, and then add the cooled onions. Refrigerate and stir again before serving.

ROASTED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Toss 1 roughly chopped red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast at 400˚, stirring occasionally, until golden, 25 to 35 minutes. Set aside to cool. Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise and sliced chives and the roasted onions. Beat until combined. Scrape into a serving bowl.

ROASTED EGGPLANT, ONION AND GARLIC DIP OR SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Rub eggplant and onion with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake about 25-30 minutes, until the eggplant and onion have softened, turning once.
• Add the garlic to the baking sheet at the baking halfway point, approximately 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool until able to handle.
• Peel the eggplant and garlic and place into food processor (easiest way to get the eggplant is to cut in half and scoop it out with a spoon).
• Cut the onion into quarters or large chunks and add to the food processor.
• Add vinegar, lemon juice, parmesan, salt and pepper.
• Pulse until it is of a dip or spread consistency.
• Add cilantro and briefly pulse.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Refrigerate until ready to eat.

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND ONION DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place quartered onion in small baking dish. Drizzle oil over.
• Bake until soft, about 45 minutes. Cool.
• Puree onion with roasted red peppers and basil leaves in food processor.
• Add cream cheese and blend just until combined.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, pulse to blend.
• Transfer to medium bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
• Place dip in center of platter/serving plate and surround with bagel chips and/or cut fresh vegetables.
• Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & GREEN ONION DIP

Steps:

• Mix mayo, sour cream, cheese and salad dressing until well blended.
• Add peppers and 2 T of the onions, mix well and cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1 T onions.
• Serve with chips and assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.

ROASTED GARLIC & ONION DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place onions in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, mix honey, 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over onions; toss to coat. Roast 40-45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally., Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulbs, but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulbs, exposing individual cloves. Drizzle cut cloves with remaining oil. Wrap in foil. Bake 30-45 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap and cool 10 minutes. Squeeze garlic from skins., Transfer onions and pan drippings to a food processor; add garlic. Pulse until finely chopped. Add cream cheese and salt; pulse until blended. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with vegetables.

TOASTED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Cook onion flakes in small skillet over medium to medium-low heat until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Cool.
• Mix cream cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic, and bouillon in medium bowl until smooth, adding enough milk to make desired dipping consistency.
• Season to taste with lemon juice, pepper sauce, salt, and white pepper.