Caramelized Onion Dip

Ingredients

• 2 large yellow onions
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temp
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

toasted bread

• 5-7 slices focaccia bread, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Cut onion in half and slice thinly (I use food processor).

2. 2

   Heat oil and butter in large frying pan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add onion, cayenne, salt & pepper and saute for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes more, until onions are browned and caramelized.

5. 5

   cool.

6. 6

   Beat cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.

7. 7

   Add onions and mix well.

8. 8

   Serve immediately or chill for a couple hours prior to serving.

9. 9

   Serve with potato chips, crackers or toasted bread below.

10. 10

    Bread preparation:.

11. 11

    Preheat oven to 300-325 degrees.

12. 12

    Thinly slice a loaf of Foccia bread.

13. 13

    Brush bread slices with olive oil.

14. 14

    Sprinkle optional parmesan cheese on top.

15. 15

    Place on cookie sheet and Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

16. 16

    Cool and break apart to large sized chip pieces.

17. 17

    Serve with a knife to spread the dip in case the dip is chilled.