Fried Onion Dip

Name: Fried Onion Dip
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 1 medium size sweet onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 1/4 tsp ground pepper; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 3 clove garlic, chopped; 1 tsp honey; 1/4 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 dash ground red pepper if desired; 1 finely chopped fresh chives for garnish if desired

12 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter
1 medium size sweet onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp honey
1/4 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 dash ground red pepper if desired
1 finely chopped fresh chives for garnish if desired

Directions

1

To make clarified butter, melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes until brown and foamy.
2

Strain mixture into a large heavy skillet, being sure to leave any solids in the bottom of the saucepan.
3

Cook onions, salt, and pepper in reserved clear butter over medium high heat, turning occasionally, 10 minutes or until onion edges are dark and slices are crisp in spots.
4

Stir in garlic and honey; cook 1 minute.
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Add wine or vermouth.
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Bring mixture to a simmer and cook 3 minutes until liquid thickens.
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Remove from heat; cool.
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Remove onions from skillet; chop finely and set aside.
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Reserve pan juices.
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Whisk together sour cream and cream cheese; add onions and pan juices.
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Stir in 1 tablespoon chives, red pepper (if using) and any extra salt (to taste).
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I don't use extra salt.
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Cover and chill for an hour before serving.
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Garnish with finely chopped chives if desired.
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*This recipe brought to you by The New Midwestern Table Cookbook.
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**This recipe makes about 2 cups.
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