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Caramelized Onion Dip with Crisp Bacon
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Crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and melty cheese come together in this irresistible baked party dip.
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A hand holds a slice of bread topped with a cheesy caramelized onion dip with bacon, with more of the savory dip visible in a dish in the background.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Prep Time1 hour 5 minutes
servings12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon
  • 1 pound Onion 2-3 large onions
  • 3 sprigs Thyme Fresh
  • 1 sprig Rosemary fresh
  • 2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • ½ Cup Sour Cream
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Cook the Bacon

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat for the next step.
    1 pound thick-cut bacon

Caramelize the Onions

  1. Add sliced onions, thyme, and rosemary to the bacon fat. Cook over medium-low heat for 35–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply golden and soft. Remove herb sprigs before proceeding.
    1 pound Onion, 3 sprigs Thyme, 1 sprig Rosemary

Add Garlic & Flavor

  1. Stir in the brown sugar, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and jammy.
    2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Mix the Base

  1. In a large bowl, stir together softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo until smooth. Fold in the shredded cheeses, caramelized onion mixture, and most of the crumbled bacon (save a little for topping).
    8 ounces Cream Cheese, ½ Cup Sour Cream, ½ Cup Mayonnaise, 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Bake the Dip

  1. Spread mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with reserved cheddar and bacon.
  2. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.

Serve

  1. Serve hot with chips, crostini, or fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg
CourseAppetizer
CuisineAmerican
Keywordcarmalized onion dip with bacon
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