Creamy Roasted Onion Dip Recipe
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Yield:
1-1/2 cups
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Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
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Prep Time:
15 mins
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Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 1 large, sweet onion
- 1 garlic head
- 2-1/4 teaspoons Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 6 ounces low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon leaf thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon black medium grind pepper
- Sliced green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Step 1) Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Step 2) Slice onions 1/4-inch thick and put into large mixing bowl. Toss with 2 teaspoons oil and place on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
- Step 3) Slice the top 1/4-inch off garlic head and place on a sheet of foil. Drizzle with 1/4 teaspoon oil. Wrap garlic head in foil.
- Step 4) Roast onions for 30 minutes or until caramelized, stirring every 15 minutes. Take care not to burn. Remove from oven; cool. Roast garlic for 45 to 60 minutes or until garlic is soft.
- Step 5) Beat cream cheese, yogurt, Parmesan cheese, thyme and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl; set aside.
- Step 6) Finely chop caramelized onions and stir into cheese mixture.
- Step 7) Squeeze garlic pulp into a small bowl; smash with a fork. Stir into onion mixture and chill a minimum 15 minutes before serving. Top with green onions, if desired.
- Step 8) Serve with fresh vegetables, pita chips or baked chips.
