Warm Caramelized Onion Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cups chopped onion (about 2 large onions)
• 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/3 cup (3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat pan. Add chopped onion and thyme to pan; sauté 10 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. 
2. Remove onion mixture from heat. Add sour cream and the remaining ingredients, stirring until blended and cheese melts.
3. Serve with hearty crackers or slices of French bread.

Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 3 tablespoons)