French Onion Dip

Uses sweet caramelized onions, cream of onion soup, and spices. French Onion Dip is one of those things I always bought and never thought about making it myself until I found this recipe. From one of my favorite cookbooks, "BHG Off The Shelf Cooking" Cook time is chill time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  medium  vidalia onions, chopped
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  condensed  cream of onion soup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4  teaspoons  snipped fresh chives

Directions

1. In a large skillet cook onion in hot butter over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Cool.
2. In a blender or food processor combine cooked onion, soup, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.
3. Transfer dip to a small bowl. Stir in chives. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with assorted dippers such as chips or baby carrots.