In this version of chips and dip—an essential snack food—making your own onion dip (spiked with chipotle chiles) really ups the ante. Homemade pita chips flavored with garlic come together quickly and are so much better than anything you'll find in the chip aisle.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 4 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Melt butter with olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sprinkle lightly with sea salt and sauté until onions begin to turn golden brown, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to sauté until onions are deep golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from heat and cool onions to room temperature.
Step 2
Combine onions, sour cream, crème fraîche*, fromage blanc, and chipotle chile powder in large bowl; mix until well blended. Season to taste with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.
Step 3
Serve with Garlic Pita Chips.
Step 4
- Available at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
Step 5
** Available in the spice section of many supermarkets.
