Creamy French Onion Dip
A classic party appetizer, this homemade onion dip is made from scratch for a creamy, delicious flavor you can't get from a tub.
Yield: 16
Calories: 57kcal
Materials
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 shallots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 16 oz. low-fat cottage cheese (See Notes)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)
- 2 tsp. fresh marjoram, chopped (or 1 heaping 1/2 tsp. dried)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the onions are browned and caramelized, about 15 - 18 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the garlic begins to brown too much, add a few tablespoons of water and continue cooking.
- Allow onion mixture to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Add the cottage cheese, thyme, and marjoram. Puree again until smooth. Stir in the chopped chives reserving a few for garnish on top. The dip can be served immediately, but benefits from being chilled for 4 hours or overnight allowing the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Notes
For a more tart flavor, substitute half the cottage cheese for sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.5mg