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French Onion Dip

French onion dip or California dip is an American dip typically made with a base of sour cream and flavored with minced onion, and usually served with potato chips as chips and dip.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon red wine, optional
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
  3. Stir in beef broth and red wine, if using. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and golden, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately.

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