Best Ever Carmelized Onion Dip

Hold on to your arteries, this is not for the faint of heart, but this is the best onion dip you will ever taste.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 2 Cups

Ingredients

• 2  large  vidalia onions or 2  large  other sweet onions
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more to taste)
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 8  ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise

Directions

1. 1. Cut onions in half, peel and thinly slice. Cut slices in half or thirds.
2. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet (12-inch or 5-1/2 quart sauté) using medium heat. Add the onions, cayenne, salt, pepper and sugar. Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until the onions are browned and caramelized. Let cool.
4. 3. Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in the work bowl of a stand mixer. Process until smooth.
5. Add the onions and blend. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve with chips or fresh vegetable crudité dippers.