Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip with Crispy Bacon

50 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of bacon grease.
  2. 2Cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of bacon grease.
  3. 3Cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of bacon grease.
  4. 4Caramelize the onions and shallots in the bacon grease. Add splashes of water to prevent burning.
  5. 5Caramelize the onions and shallots in the bacon grease. Add splashes of water to prevent burning.
  6. 6Caramelize the onions and shallots in the bacon grease. Add splashes of water to prevent burning.
  7. 7While caramelizing, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, cheddar cheese, 4 oz mozzarella, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and crispy bacon (save some for topping). Mix and set aside.
  8. 8While caramelizing, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, cheddar cheese, 4 oz mozzarella, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and crispy bacon (save some for topping). Mix and set aside.
  9. 9While caramelizing, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, cheddar cheese, 4 oz mozzarella, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and crispy bacon (save some for topping). Mix and set aside.
  10. 10In the last 2-3 minutes of caramelizing onions, add garlic, thyme, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  11. 11In the last 2-3 minutes of caramelizing onions, add garlic, thyme, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  12. 12In the last 2-3 minutes of caramelizing onions, add garlic, thyme, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  13. 13Let the onions cool slightly before adding them to the cheese mixture.
  14. 14Let the onions cool slightly before adding them to the cheese mixture.
  15. 15Let the onions cool slightly before adding them to the cheese mixture.
  16. 16Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and reserved bacon.
  17. 17Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and reserved bacon.
  18. 18Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and reserved bacon.
  19. 19Bake until bubbly. Top with crispy fried onions and broil until golden.
  20. 20Bake until bubbly. Top with crispy fried onions and broil until golden.
  21. 21Bake until bubbly. Top with crispy fried onions and broil until golden.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon
  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon
  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 water
  • 1 water
  • 1 water
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar
  • 4 oz mozzarella
  • 4 oz mozzarella
  • 4 oz mozzarella
  • 2 oz mozzarella (to top)
  • 2 oz mozzarella (to top)
  • 2 oz mozzarella (to top)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 freshly cracked pepper
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 crispy fried onions
  • 1 crispy fried onions
  • 1 crispy fried onions

Equipment

large pot or skilletbaking dish