Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip with Crispy Bacon

50m
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. 2Caramelize the onions and shallots in the bacon grease. Add splashes of water to prevent burning.
  3. 3While 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.
  4. 4In the last 2-3 minutes of caramelizing onions, add garlic, thyme, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  5. 5Let the onions cool slightly before adding them to the cheese mixture.
  6. 6Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and reserved bacon.
  7. 7Bake until bubbly. Top with crispy fried onions and broil until golden.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

large pot or skilletbaking dish