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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream (or mayonnaise, or half sour cream and half mayonnaise)
- 2 medium-large sweet onions
- 6-8 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- heaping 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- heaping 1/2 cup grated Gruyere or mild swiss cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 89g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 267 | |
| Calories from Fat 234 | 88% |
| Total Fat 26.66g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 14.82g | 59% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium 128mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 3.89g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.85g | 2% |
| Protein 4.11g | 7% |
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