Caramelized Onion Dip with Crispy Bacon

50m
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. 2In 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.
  3. 3While 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.
  4. 4In 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.
  5. 5Let the caramelized 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 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
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0 water
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar
  • 4 oz mozzarella
  • 2 oz mozzarella
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0 freshly cracked pepper
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 0 crispy fried onions

Equipment

large pot or skilletbaking dish