Caramelized Onion Dip

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Caramelized Onion Dip

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

Kosher salt and black pepper

1 8 ounce bar cream cheese, at room temperature

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Thick-cut potato chips or vegetable chips, for serving

Low Calorie Note: Replace sour cream with low-fat cottage cheese blended with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Use Nuefactle cheese instead of cream cheese.

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Directions:

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

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In a medium bowl, mix together the onions, cream cheese, sour cream, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Serve with chips.

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To Make Ahead: The dip can be made up to 2 days in advance; refrigerate covered.