Fried Onion Dip

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 medium size sweet onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 dash ground red pepper if desired
• 1 finely chopped fresh chives for garnish if desired

1. To make clarified butter, melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes until brown and foamy.
2. Strain mixture into a large heavy skillet, being sure to leave any solids in the bottom of the saucepan.
3. Cook onions, salt, and pepper in reserved clear butter over medium high heat, turning occasionally, 10 minutes or until onion edges are dark and slices are crisp in spots.
4. Stir in garlic and honey; cook 1 minute.
5. Add wine or vermouth.
6. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook 3 minutes until liquid thickens.
7. Remove from heat; cool.
8. Remove onions from skillet; chop finely and set aside.
9. Reserve pan juices.
10. Whisk together sour cream and cream cheese; add onions and pan juices.
11. Stir in 1 tablespoon chives, red pepper (if using) and any extra salt (to taste).
12. I don't use extra salt.
13. Cover and chill for an hour before serving.
14. Garnish with finely chopped chives if desired.
15. *This recipe brought to you by The New Midwestern Table Cookbook.
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17. **This recipe makes about 2 cups.
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butter, sweet onion, ground pepper, salt, clove garlic, honey, white wine, sour cream, fresh chives, cream cheese, ground red pepper, fresh chives

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/363950-fried-onion-dip (may not work)