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Sweet and Spicy Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe- it's amazing! @foodapparel

Sweet and Spicy Caramelized Onion Dip

Cuisine Gourmet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Author Christina Lakey (but really, Ben Lakey)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 large sweet onions diced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper depending how spicy you like it

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat until butter is melted.
  2. Add onions, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, sugar, thyme, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Turn up heat to high until broth starts to come to a boil.
  4. Turn heat back down to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 35-40 minutes, or until onions are very soft, dark, and brown. (If it appears that the onions are starting to burn, turn the heat down to medium-low heat.)
  5. Remove from heat and let cool completely. (To speed it up you can put the onions and juices in a bowl or in the blender jar.)
  6. Once cooled, placed caramelized onions and juices in a blender (I like to use my Blendtec).
  7. Puree until smooth.
  8. Add cream cheese and blend until smooth.
  9. Add sour cream and blend until well combined.
  10. Add cayenne pepper to taste and blend to distribute evenly.
  11. Put dip in serving bowl and sprinkle cayenne on top (if desired).
  12. Serve with crackers, chips, other bread, or vegetables.