But just because I do buy recipe specific ingredients quite often doesn't mean that I don't like a recipe that doesn't require the extra expense. In fact, those are often the best finds. I love when I read a recipe online or in a magazine and after glancing at the ingredient list think, "I have everything I need to make that right now!" It is a great feeling and often times, that is exactly what I do. I stand up off the couch and head to the kitchen armed with my "free" recipe.
This dip was born from the exact situation described above. I spotted it in the December issue of Cooking Light and made it immediately after reading through the ingredients. My husband and his friend took it to a tailgate this weekend and they both really enjoyed the flavor. They ate it with Frito Scoops, which wasn't the pairing I had in mind but they enjoyed it nonetheless and that is really all the matters.
Warm Caramelized Onion Dip
Adapted from Cooking Light December 2009
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 3 tablespoons)
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cups chopped onion (about 2 large onions)
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/3 cup (3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Preparation
Serve with crostini, crackers, vegetables, or as a sandwich topping.1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat pan. Add chopped onion; sauté 10 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Remove onions from heat. Add sour cream and the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, stirring until blended.
Add the warm onions, mix to incorporate and until cheese melts.
8 comments:
I'm the same way at the grocery store. I also tend to buy ingredients on a whim and then I have figure out what to do with them!
Love this dip - caramelized onions are the best!
Hi First time here and loved your space, I loved ur cream cheese pound cake and will give that a try soon.
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Pari
What a great looking dip! Looks perfect for a party.
that really is the best when you can make something right away without a trip to the grocery store! this looks AWESOME!
Hi Elizabeth,
I just wanted to let you know that I gave you an award on my blog. http://gagainthekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/12/bun.html
I'm going to try this one when we have company this weekend as an appetizer. Looks so savory and good! May I have permission to post this on my blog? You can comment on my blog or email me at ashleyterpstra@yahoo.com. Thanks! PS Your new kitchen is beautiful!
I put your recipe up on my blog. Thank for allowing me to borrow it! :)
http://ashleyscookingadventures.blogspot.com/2010/08/warm-caramelized-onion-dip.html
i am making this for new year's eve tonite. it looks delicious. thanks for the recipe.
p.s. i thought i had your recipe bookmarked but i didn't. i searched all over blogland and thankfully found this posted on tastespotting.....
thanks again, elizabeth
hugs, cindy
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