ONION-TOPPED CHEESE SPREAD

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I love to cook all kinds of dishes, but I'm known for my appetizers. In this robust spread, a creamy base is topped with caramelized onions.-Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds large sweet onions, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the onions, sugar, salt and bay leaves in oil and butter over medium heat for 45-50 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently., Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook until wine is reduced by half. Remove and discard bay leaves. Cool slightly. Pour over cream cheese. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.