How To Make Caramelized Onion Dip | Easy Appetizers

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel is lower in fat, while ricotta provides a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess with healthy fats.

Slice 2 large sweet onions.

Set a timer for 10 minutes to test a new method of caramelizing onions.

In a large pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil.

When the oil is hot, add the sliced onions and sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda over them.

Stir continuously until browned and caramelized, about 17 minutes total.

When you see brown bits on the bottom of the pan, add a little water and scrape it up.

Before removing the onions from heat, add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and stir it in.

In a food processor or high-speed blender, add 2 cups of cottage cheese.

Add the caramelized onions and 1/4 cup of room temperature cream cheese.

Add the spices: 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, thyme, parsley, celery salt, paprika, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and some kosher salt.

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

For a chunkier dip, blend everything without the onions and pulse in the onions at the end.

Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve with veggies or chips.

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