Warm Sweet Onion Spread Food

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.

WARM AND CHEESY ONION DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onions, Parmesan, jalapeno, pepper and the 2 tablespoons chives. Beat on medium speed until combined. (Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until combined.)
• Transfer the dip to a 9- or 10-inch pie plate or square baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer.
• Bake the dip until it is dark golden brown on top and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
• Remove the dip from the oven, let cool slightly, then garnish with the remaining chives and serve with toasts or veggies for dipping.

BAKED SWEET ONION CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix together the onions, garlic, mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream, cheddar, and Tabasco (and curry powder, if using).
• Spread into a lightly pan sprayed small-ish baking dish.
• Top with Parmesan and sprinkle with paprika to taste. (Ground ancho chile powder can be substituted for the paprika, for a little more kick. I prefer the ancho.).
• Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion (scallion).
• Serve hot or warm with crackers, bread, or raw veggie dippers.
• Makes about 6 servings. I usually make a double batch! :).
• Source: I first found a similar recipe to this, which I adapted, from Ron from Worcester at Gail's Recipe Swap.

VIDALIA SWEET ONION DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir the mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, Vidalia onion, and hot sauce together in a casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.