Baked Sweet Onion Cheddar Dip

finely chopped yellow sweet onions (Maya, Vidalia, etc)

garlic clove, minced

mayonnaise (Best Foods, Hellmann's, or Vegenaise)

plain yogurt or 1/4 cup sour cream

grated sharp cheddar cheese

Tabasco sauce,

curry powder, to taste (optional, but oh so good!)

grated parmesan cheese

smoked spanish paprika or 1/8 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika

chopped green onion, for garnish