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Caramelized Onion & Chive Cream Cheese Recipe

This (very!) easy caramelized onion & chive cream cheese can be spread on sandwiches or bagel, or used as a dip for raw veggies.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 Batch
Calories: 745 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 12 ounces low-fat cream cheese Neufchâtel cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large saucepan set over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add ½ cup water, cover the pan and cook until the onions are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove ½ cup of the caramelized onions to a cutting board and chop. Let the chopped onions cool. Reserve the remaining onions for another use.
  4. Place the cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl and whip with a hand-mixer until fluffy, about 20 seconds.
  5. Stir in the caramelized onions, chives and salt. Serve or store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Points+), 2 (Old Points)

Nutrition Information

Calories 745kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Cholesterol 184mg (61%) Sodium 1422mg (59%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Batch

Amount Per Serving

Calories 745

% Daily Value*

Calories 745kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Cholesterol 184mg 61%
Sodium 1422mg 59%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 26g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.