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Caramelized Onion and Garlic Dip

Updated Mar 14, 2014
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Enjoy this caramelized onion and garlic dip made using cream cheese and sour cream - the perfect fall appetizer!

Caramelized Onion and Garlic Dip

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups sliced onion (1 large)
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 container (8 oz) sour cream
  • 4 oz fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • Pita chips, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 1-quart casserole or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until very soft and light golden brown. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, fontina cheese, onion mixture, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into casserole.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Sprinkle with chives. Serve dip warm with pita chips.

Nutrition

150 Calories
13g Total Fat
4g Protein
3g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
Total Fat
13g
0%
Saturated Fat
7g
0%
Sodium
220mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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