Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Dip

Caramelizing the onions is the trick that makes this dip so good. Use it with potato chips, crackers, veggies, or bagel chips.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & ONION DIP

Ingredients:

*2 large yellow onions, sliced

*4 tablespoons butter

*1/4 cup olive oil

*1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

*1/4 teaspoon dill weed

*1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

*1 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

*1/2 cup sour cream

*1/2 cup mayonnaise

*1/8 cup roasted red peppers, chopped fine

Directions:

~Slice 2 large yellow onions in half & then into 1/8 inch slices.

~Heat 4 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.

~Add onions, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.

~Sauté for 10 minutes.

~Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned and caramelized.

~Remove from heat and let onions cool.

~In a mixing bowl, mix 4 ounces cream cheese,  1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon dill weed, mix until smooth.

~Add onions & roasted red peppers and mix well.

~Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to let flavors come together.

~Remove dip, and serve at room temperature.

Variations:

`add 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled