Deliciously Savory Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe

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.

Start with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on low heat until melted.

Add sliced onions and sauté for 5 minutes until they start to wilt.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 2 tablespoons of sugar, mixing well.

Monitor the onions while they caramelize, stirring often to prevent burning.

After some time, add 1.5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and stir to let the onions absorb it.

Transfer the caramelized onions to a separate dish.

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, and 1/3 cup of milk, mixing until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, mixing well.

Since the original recipe called for brie, substitute with 4 ounces of shredded gouda cheese or use another 4 ounces of cream cheese.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and clean the sides of the bowl.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded gouda cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 370°F for 30-35 minutes until bubbly, and optionally broil for an additional 3-4 minutes for a golden top.

Prepare baguette slices as crostinis by laying them on a cookie sheet, sprinkling with sea salt, and baking until crisp.

Serve the dip warm with the crostinis or any vegetable for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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