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.