Best Creamy Onion Spread Recipes

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CREAMY ONION SPREAD



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"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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
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
1 garlic clove, minced
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

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion 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. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small 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.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY GREEN ONION SPREAD



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You need only a few basic ingredients to make this guaranteed party hit. -Sue Seymour, Valatie, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup (8 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 green onions with tops, chopped
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained, optional
Crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in onions and, if desired, pineapple. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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