This caramelized onion and cream cheese dip is rich and velvety with a touch of sweetness. Paired with crispy smashed fingerling potatoes, this dish is both comforting and sophisticated. Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for a simple and elegant snack or appetizer.
Creamy Caramelized Onion and Cream Cheese Dip with Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
Ingredients
CARAMELIZED ONION AND CREAM CHEESE DIP
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chives thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
CRISPY SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES
- 12 ounces fingerling potatoes scrubbed clean
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
CARAMELIZED ONION AND CREAM CHEESE DIP
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and soft. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and chives to a large bowl and combine. Stir in the onions and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
CRISPY SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add fingerling potatoes and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and cool slightly.
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon or a potato masher to gently smash each potato. Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and crispy.
Brandon Blumenfeld
Brandon Blumenfeld has over 18 years of experience working across the country in the hospitality industry, and has worked for stand-out restaurant groups such as Momofuku, Hu Kitchen, Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. He specializes in recipe development, menu design, cost analysis, ordering processes, and kitchen functionality.
