Categories: Dips 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      1 tb Unsalted butter                     1 tb Peanut oil 
      1 x  Large red onion, sliced           1/2 c  Sour cream 
    1/2 c  Mayonnaise                        1/4 ts Salt 
    1/4 ts Cayenne pepper                      1 ts Red pepper flakes 
    1/8 ts Tabasco sauce                       1 x  -----crackers or chips------ 
  
  Saute onion in butter and oil until caramelized (golden brown), about 20 
  minutes. Cool and combine the remaining ingredients. Mix well and chill for 
  at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers or chips.