Caramelized Sweet Onion Dip

Submitted by Meredith .F

"From Cooking Light 11/08....."Caramelizing enhances the onion's inherent sweetness. If you can't find sweet onions, substitute two large Spanish onions and add a tablespoon of sugar. This dip is best served warm. If time is tight, you can caramelize the onions (step 2) earlier in the day; combine with the other ingredients and bake just before guests arrive. Serve with a crunchy dipper like melba toast.""

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, divided
• 3 cups sweet onions, diced (about 2 large onions)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup light sour cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• cooking spray
• 1⁄3 cup whole wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt to pan; cook 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 10 minutes or until onion is golden brown and very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
3. Combine the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, mayonnaise, and next 4 ingredients (through Worcestershire sauce) in a medium bowl, stirring until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Transfer mixture to a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4. Melt remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons butter. Combine melted butter and panko. Sprinkle panko mixture evenly over onion mixture. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Zetty66]

This dip is so sweet, the caramelizing really brings out the flavor in the onions. I didn't top it with the panko-didn't think it would need it if dipping in bread. I also made this ahead and froze in 2 small freexer/oven safe dishes. Pulled one out for Thanksgiving at it was great!