Creamy Onion Spread

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
• additional sliced green onion

Directions

1. 1

   In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until onion begins to turn golden brown.

2. 2

   Add the green onions, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   In a small mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese until smooth.

5. 5

   Stir in onion mixture.

6. 6

   Garnish with additional green onions.

7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

8. 8

   Serve with breadsticks and peppers.