Shallot-Blue Cheese Dip

Name: Shallot-Blue Cheese Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Appetizers, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1-1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese; Assorted fresh vegetables

Perfect party fare, this five-ingredient dip is a treat on baked potatoes, too. —Alisa Pirtle, Browns Valley, California

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

In a large skillet, saute shallots in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir in blue cheese and caramelized shallots. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons (calculated without vegetables): 116 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Blue Cheese and Carmelized Shallot Dip in Taste of Home December/January 2012

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cindiak

Jul 6, 2015

Made this for a bbq and everyone loved it. I sprinkled some crispy bacon on top at the last minute for some extra crunch.
meganmattern

Dec 1, 2011

This was a huge hit at our family thanksgiving. I had pretzels, fresh veggies, and sliced baguette as dipping options.