Blue Cheese and Caramelized Shallot Dip Recipe

The ultimate onion dip? You decide.

Makes about 2 cups.

INGREDIENTS

1tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/4cups thinly sliced shallots (about 4 ounces)3/4cup mayonnaise

3/4cup sour cream

4ounces blue cheese, room temperature

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots. Cover and cook until shallots are deep golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool.

Whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream in medium bowl to blend. Add blue cheese. Using rubber spatula, mash mixture until smooth. Stir in caramelized shallots. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Cover dip and refrigerate until flavors blend, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Serve dip chilled or at room temperature.

Tags: Blue, Caramelized, Cheese, Dip, Shallot