GAME DAY ONION DIP

Last week, the Gators did their duty, beating Tennessee 10 to 9.    That was expected.  But TODAY!  This brings us to a whole other matter.  We’re back at the Swamp and LSU is coming to town.  YIKES!  Talk about a big competitor! 

So until game time, we’ll busy ourselves getting ready for our weekly tailgate.  And win or lose, we’ll be comforted with this fantastic caramelized onion dip.  I’m just hoping I can eat with my fingers crossed!!!

Caramelized Sweet Onion Dip


4 cups chopped onion (2 large sweet onions should do it)
1/2 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
4 tablespoons low fat sour cream
3 tablespoons low fat mayo
1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place onion in a heavy dutch oven and toss with butter and olive oil.  Cover pot and cook for 1-1 1/2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes, until a caramel brown color.  Tip: You might want to decrease oven temperature after about 45-60 minutes to 350 degrees, and start stirring every 15 minutes to avoid burnt edge bits.  Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe mixing bowl and heat for 15-ish seconds until warmed enough to be easily stir-able.  Add sour cream, mayo, Worcestershire, salt, thyme, and garlic.  Stir to combine and then mix in caramelized onions.  Chill overnight before serving.  Yields about 1-1/4 cups dip.