Game Day Grub

BlissfulVida is blessed to have friends who visit from all over the world… Greece, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Canada, The United Kingdom, Portugal, Mexico, Indonesia, The Netherlands, and so many more Blissful followers from many amazing countries I wish to one day see for myself.

Because of this, my foreign friends, you may not be aware that in my hometown, Miami FL, something pretty BIG is occurring. A metaphorical phenomenon of sorts, where heat and thunder combine and react in a particular setting- a basketball court.

Let me be perhaps the first to tell you that our beloved Miami Heat have reached the Mecca of the National Basketball Association- The NBA Finals- and they will be fighting for the championship title against the Oklahoma City Thunder beginning this evening.

So what better way to celebrate a hopeful win than with delicious Game Day Grub!

The perfect Pan Fried French Onion Dip is the recipe I will today share with you today.

We can thank the Barefoot Contessa for this glorious goodness that will take your taste buds and each of your senses to the perfect euphoric-state and game-day oblivion.

What You Need:

• 2 large yellow onions
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Let the Fun Begin:

1. Cut the onions in half and then slice them into 1/8-inch thick half-rounds. (You will have about 3 cups of onions.)
2. Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
3. Add the onions, cayenne, salt, and pepper and saute for 10 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 more minutes until the onions are browned and caramelized.
5. Allow the onions to cool.
6. Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth.
7. Add the onions and mix well.
8. Taste for seasonings.

Blissfully Enjoy!!!