Vidalia Onion Dip

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Butter
• 1.5-2 pound Vidalia onions (diced) (4 large onions)
• 1/4 teaspoon + pinch of baking soda
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise (this might be a tad bit too much)
• 1/4 MAX teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Slice onions and add baking soda, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Rest for 10 minutes.
2. Place the oil, butter, and onions in a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions Have Reduced by 75%, about 5 minutes.
4. Reduce Heat to Medium and cook . Reduce heat to medium low after 5 minutes for about 15-20 minutes more until onions are dark golden brown (a total of about 30-40 minutes). Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
5. Place the remaining ingredients and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl, add the cooled onions and stir to combine.
6. Refrigerate overnight and stir again before serving.