Caramelized Onion Dip with Crispy Bacon

50 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook 1 lb of bacon cut into small pieces until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of bacon grease.
  2. 2Cook 1 lb of bacon cut into small pieces until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of bacon grease.
  3. 3Cook 1 lb of bacon cut into small pieces until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of bacon grease.
  4. 4In the same pan, caramelize 2 sliced yellow onions and 2 sliced shallots with a pinch of salt, adding splashes of water to prevent burning. This takes about 40-50 minutes.
  5. 5In the same pan, caramelize 2 sliced yellow onions and 2 sliced shallots with a pinch of salt, adding splashes of water to prevent burning. This takes about 40-50 minutes.
  6. 6In the same pan, caramelize 2 sliced yellow onions and 2 sliced shallots with a pinch of salt, adding splashes of water to prevent burning. This takes about 40-50 minutes.
  7. 7While caramelizing, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup room temp sour cream, 1/2 cup room temp mayonnaise, 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar, 4 oz shredded mozzarella, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, freshly cracked pepper, and crispy bacon (save some for topping). Set aside.
  8. 8While caramelizing, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup room temp sour cream, 1/2 cup room temp mayonnaise, 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar, 4 oz shredded mozzarella, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, freshly cracked pepper, and crispy bacon (save some for topping). Set aside.
  9. 9While caramelizing, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup room temp sour cream, 1/2 cup room temp mayonnaise, 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar, 4 oz shredded mozzarella, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, freshly cracked pepper, and crispy bacon (save some for topping). Set aside.
  10. 10In the last 2–3 minutes of caramelizing onions, add 6 minced garlic cloves, 1-2 tsp fresh thyme, 1-2 tsp balsamic vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  11. 11In the last 2–3 minutes of caramelizing onions, add 6 minced garlic cloves, 1-2 tsp fresh thyme, 1-2 tsp balsamic vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  12. 12In the last 2–3 minutes of caramelizing onions, add 6 minced garlic cloves, 1-2 tsp fresh thyme, 1-2 tsp balsamic vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  13. 13Let the caramelized onions cool slightly before adding them to the cheese mixture.
  14. 14Let the caramelized onions cool slightly before adding them to the cheese mixture.
  15. 15Let the caramelized 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 at 350°F for 10 minutes, then top with crispy fried onions and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
  20. 20Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then top with crispy fried onions and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
  21. 21Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then top with crispy fried onions and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.

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
  • 0 water
  • 0 water
  • 0 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 mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar
  • 4 oz mozzarella
  • 4 oz mozzarella
  • 4 oz mozzarella
  • 2 oz mozzarella
  • 2 oz mozzarella
  • 2 oz mozzarella
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0 freshly cracked pepper
  • 0 freshly cracked pepper
  • 0 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
  • 0 crispy fried onions
  • 0 crispy fried onions
  • 0 crispy fried onions

Equipment

large pot or skilletbaking dish