Caramelized Onion Dip

This is easily the best onion dip I have ever had. It has all the flavor of the store bought stuff, but really sings with fresh, quality ingredients. I love serving it with any kinds of chips or crackers alongside other dips and salsas. There are admittedly a few more steps than opening a jar here, but I promise it's worth it. Let me know what you think!

Caramelized Onion Dip
Makes 2 cups of dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes

• 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup of diced onion)
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (such as Fage)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup cream cheese (recommend neufchatel), softened
• 1 tbsp olive oil

In a large skillet, caramelize the onions. This sounds simple, but it's not quite the same as sauteed onions. Here's how to properly caramelize onions --

• Pre-heat the skillet over medium low heat.
• Add the oil and allow to come up to temperature.
• Add the onions and allow them to sizzle for a while, then toss to coat evenly with the oil.
• Season with salt.
• Turn the heat to low and allow the onions to cook for about 30 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally to brown evenly.
• Sprinkle with the sugar.
• Allow to cook for 10 minutes more, until the onions are well-browned, but not burned. This is a careful distinction, so be careful. Pay attention these last few minutes.

Allow the onions to cool.  Blend together with a rubber spatula with the remaining ingredients. Taste for seasoning. Allow to chill before serving.