Homemade French Onion Dip

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large sweet onions, (chopped (about 3 cups) )
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 oz cream cheese, (softened (see note))
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, (best quality such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s)
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives, (for serving (optional))
• Potato chips or crudités, (for serving)