CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC DIP

Caramelized Onion and Garlic Dip image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced onion (1 large)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
4 oz fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Pita chips, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 1-quart casserole or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until very soft and light golden brown. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
In large bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, fontina cheese, onion mixture, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into casserole.
Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Sprinkle with chives. Serve dip warm with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg