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Caramelized Onion Dip with Crisp Bacon

Created by: Sarah Mock
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
total time1 hour 5 minutes
Makes 12 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

  • 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
    Chopped bacon pieces frying in a stainless steel skillet with bubbling grease, stirred by a wooden spoon on a stovetop.

Caramelize the Onions

  • 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
    Chopped onions and herbs sautéing and browning in a stainless steel pan with a wooden spoon on a stovetop.

Add Garlic & Flavor

  • 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
    Chopped onions sautéing in a pan with brown sugar, butter, and herbs, stirred with a wooden spoon on a stovetop.

Mix the Base

  • 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
    A beige rectangular baking dish filled with an unbaked, creamy caramelized onion dip mixture—speckled with visible bits of vegetables and possibly bacon—rests on a wooden surface.

Bake the Dip

  • Spread mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with reserved cheddar and bacon.
    A rectangular baking dish filled with a creamy caramelized onion dip mixture, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cooked bacon, sits on a wooden surface.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
    A baked casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese and pieces of bacon is shown in a rectangular dish on a wooden table. Toasted bread slices and a bowl of caramelized onion dip are in the background.

Serve

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

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