Best Onion Dip Ever!

You can't have a tailgate or Super Bowl party without a yummy dip.  Besides guacamole, this is my go-to dip: caramelized onion dip. It's really easy, the only part that's remotely difficult (which it isn't) is waiting for the onions to caramelize; but other than a few stirs, it's a matter of patience.

To start with, slice 3 large sweet onions very thinly.

Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons of olive oil.  When oil is heated and butter is melted, add the sliced onions and season with 1 teaspoon of salt, cook for about 10 minutes.

After those ten minutes, turn heat down to medium-low.

Onions will begin to caramelize, this picture (above) is after sautéing for 30 minutes.  Keep on going!

This is after 45 minutes of cooking.  It's kind of a pain to have to wait that long, but it's not labor intensive at all, and the flavor is unparalleled. 

In a stand mixer, add 2 packages (8 oz each) of cream cheese (let sit out for a few hours, or even over night so it's completely softened), 1 cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup of mayo, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.  Mix until completely combined and whipped.  Then add onions.

Serve with tortilla chips.  Tastes even better the next day!