Charred-Onion Dip

INGREDIENTS

2 medium yellow onions (about 1¼ pounds), thinly sliced

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed and finely chopped

¼ cup full-fat buttermilk

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup cream cheese

1½ tablespoons sherry vinegar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Salted kettle chips, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, combine the onions, butter and thyme. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized an

d golden brown, about 1 hour. Set aside to cool.

2. In a blender, combine the cooled onions and buttermilk and purée until smooth. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese and sherry vinegar and purée until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper and serve with chips.

Cook Time: 1 hour

Yield: 2 1/2 cups