Creamy Onion Spread Recipe



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Creamy Onion Spread

Taste of Home

"My daughter came across this recipe a few years ago, and I have adapted it to our family's tastes," writes Janet Joecks of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

SERVINGS: 8

CATEGORY: Appetizer

METHOD: Chill

TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

  • 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
  • Additional sliced green onions
  • Breadsticks and sweet red and yellow pepper strips

Directions:

In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until onion begins to turn golden brown. Add the green onions, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
    Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Garnish with additional green onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with breadsticks and peppers. Yield: about 2 cups.


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