Caramelized Onion Dip - 0 SF points

Caramelized Onion Dip

Makes 6 ½ cup servings at 0 SF points a piece

Ingredients

• 6 teaspoons canola oil
• 3 medium onions, sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
• 1½ cup fat-free sour cream
• 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
• salt and pepper for taste 
• veggies (or chips for the adventurous) for dipping

 

Preparation 

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium.  Add onions, and stir continuously.  The goal here is not to saute the onions, but to slowly break them down and concentrate their flavors.  After the onions have released most of their liquids and are starting to stick to the pan, about 10 minutes, I begin to add chicken broth, a couple tablespoons at a time, to help the onions along.  When the liquid has evaporated, I add a couple more tablespoons.  I continue this process until the onions have reached a golden color and have dramatically decreased in size. (This usually takes about 45 minutes).  I may have not had to use all the broth.
2. While the onions cool, mix the sour cream, cream cheese, granulated onion, Worcestershire sauce and parsley together. 
3. When the onions have cooled, coarsely chop them and add them to sour cream mixture.  Mix well.  Taste, add salt and pepper to season to your preference,