Caramelized Onion And White Cheddar Dip With Apples And Dark Bread Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION AND WHITE CHEDDAR MAC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cook the macaroni in boiling water until al dente according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
• Fry the bacon in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning several times, until almost crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. Pour away all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease. Return the skillet to the heat and add the garlic, onions and thyme. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then cook over medium-low heat until the onions are golden and caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes.
• While the onions cook, make the cheese sauce for the macaroni. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking to combine. Cook the flour, stirring, for a minute or so. Continue to whisk as you add the milk, then the heavy cream. Cook until thick and bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the Cheddar and processed cheese, stirring until completely melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the cooked macaroni until completely coated.
• Add half of the onion mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with half of the macaroni mixture. Repeat with another layer of onions and the remaining macaroni mixture. Dot the top with the goat cheese.
• Chop the bacon and toss with the panko breadcrumbs, oregano, rosemary, melted butter and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle over the top of the dish. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND WHITE CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• Heat a heavy bottomed medium pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
• Melt butter in pot and add onions, raising heat slightly.
• Add bay, thyme, salt and pepper to onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramel in color, 20 minutes.
• While onions cook, slice apples and douse with a little lemon juice to slow browning.
• Arrange the apples and bread on a board or platter.
• When onions are soft and sweet, add flour and cook a minute.
• Whisk in wine, cook a minute then whisk in half-and-half.
• When the liquid comes up to a bubble, season with nutmeg and cloves and adjust salt and pepper, to taste.
• Stir in Cheddar and melt then remove from heat and serve in fondue pot or transfer to a small, warmed sauce pot which you can return to the stove top to reheat sauce as necessary.
• Dip apples and bread in warm cheesy sauce and enjoy.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Cut onion in half and slice thinly (I use food processor).
• Heat oil and butter in large frying pan over medium heat.
• Add onion, cayenne, salt & pepper and saute for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes more, until onions are browned and caramelized.
• cool.
• Beat cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
• Add onions and mix well.
• Serve immediately or chill for a couple hours prior to serving.
• Serve with potato chips, crackers or toasted bread below.
• Bread preparation:.
• Preheat oven to 300-325 degrees.
• Thinly slice a loaf of Foccia bread.
• Brush bread slices with olive oil.
• Sprinkle optional parmesan cheese on top.
• Place on cookie sheet and Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Cool and break apart to large sized chip pieces.
• Serve with a knife to spread the dip in case the dip is chilled.