Caramelized Onion Blue Cheese Dip Recipes

BLUE CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot. Cook onion about 20 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool.
• Whisk mayonnaise and sour cream in medium bowl.
• Add blue cheese. With spatula, mash until smooth.
• Stir in onions, salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

BLUE CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOT DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots. Cover and cook until shallots are deep golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool.
• Whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream in medium bowl to blend. Add blue cheese. Using rubber spatula, mash mixture until smooth. Stir in caramelized shallots. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Cover dip and refrigerate until flavors blend, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Serve dip chilled or at room temperature.

CARAMELIZED ONION-BLUE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet heat olive oil on medium heat. Add onion. Cover and cook in hot oil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and add mushrooms. Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and onion is golden brown.
• Add cream cheese, blue cheese, milk, thyme or sage, salt and pepper to onion mixture. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture melts. Serve warm with pear slices, Melba toast and/or whole grain crackers.