Hot Artichoke Caramelized Onion Appetizer Dip Recipes

HOT ARTICHOKE-CARAMELIZED ONION APPETIZER DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Heat oil in skillet on medium heat. Add sweet onions; cook 12 to 15 min. or until onions are golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Mix with all remaining ingredients except green onions.
• Spoon into shallow ovenproof dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until hot and bubbly. Top with green onions.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP WITH HOT PAPRIKA

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the butter and olive oil until the butter melts completely. Add the onions and season with salt and the paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and start to caramelize, about 15 to 20 minutes. Lower the heat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 more minutes. Transfer the onions to a baking sheet to cool.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise and vinegar. When smooth, remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in three-quarters of the caramelized onions, three-quarters of the scallions and the cayenne. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt.
• Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with the remaining caramelized onions and scallions. Serve with bread.

HOT ARTICHOKE, CARAMELIZED ONION & BACON DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Heat oil in small skillet on medium heat. Add sweet onions; cook 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Mix with remaining ingredients except green onions.
• Spoon into shallow ovenproof dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until hot and bubbly. Top with green onions.

SLOW-COOKER CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix onions, 2 tablespoons melted butter, the salt and pepper in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours or until onions are very tender and browned.
• Drain mixture, and return onions to slow cooker. Discard liquid. Stir cream cheese and soy sauce into onion mixture in slow cooker.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise; top with parsley and thyme. Serve with toasts.
• At least 2 hours before serving, make the toasts. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Bake French bread loaves 24 to 26 minutes or until browned. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Cut each loaf into 1/2-inch slices. Brush slices on both sides, using 4 tablespoons melted butter. Bake half of the slices at a time on pan 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown and crispy.