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Caramelized Onion & Chive Cream Cheese Recipe

This (very!) easy caramelized onion & chive cream cheese can be spread on sandwiches or bagel, or used as a dip for raw veggies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Sauces/Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caramelized Onion, Chives, Cream Cheese, Healthy
Servings: 1 Batch
Calories: 745kcal
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 12 ounces low-fat cream cheese Neufchâtel cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat a large saucepan set over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup water, cover the pan and cook until the onions are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove ½ cup of the caramelized onions to a cutting board and chop. Let the chopped onions cool. Reserve the remaining onions for another use.
  • Place the cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl and whip with a hand-mixer until fluffy, about 20 seconds.
  • Stir in the caramelized onions, chives and salt. Serve or store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Points+), 2 (Old Points)

Nutrition

Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 1422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g