CREAMY ONION DIP

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Here, caramelized onions are teamed up with Gruyere cheese for a rich appetizer fit for a classic cocktail party. &mdashRebecca Taylor, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5h20m

Yield 20 servings (5 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups finely chopped sweet onions
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the onions, butter, wine, garlic and bay leaf. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until onions are tender and golden brown. , Discard bay leaf. Reduce heat to low; stir in the Gruyere cheese, cream cheese and sour cream. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until cheese is melted. Serve warm with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.