Really Onion Dip

Ingredients ::

• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 scallions (white and green parts), minced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Hot pepper sauce

Directions ::

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add oil and heat until quite hot. Then add diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Turn to medium-low and cook until onion is golden brown, about 18 minutes.
3. Scrape onion, oil and juices into a sieve over a bowl.
4. Drain onions and spread on a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Cool the strained oil.
6. Puree roasted onions in a food processor.
7. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, and salt; pulse until smooth.
8. With the motor running, drizzle in 1/4 cup of the flavored reserved oil.
9. Transfer to a serving bowl.
10. Stir in scallions, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
11. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
12. Scatter fried onions over the top just before serving.