Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 425F.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 425F.
  4. 4Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle olive oil on cut side and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle olive oil on cut side and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle olive oil on cut side and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  7. 7Put top back on garlic and wrap in foil.
  8. 8Put top back on garlic and wrap in foil.
  9. 9Put top back on garlic and wrap in foil.
  10. 10Set on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 30-45 mins until golden brown and tender.
  11. 11Set on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 30-45 mins until golden brown and tender.
  12. 12Set on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 30-45 mins until golden brown and tender.
  13. 13Place bacon in an even layer on a baking sheet, and place in the oven (on a separate rack from the garlic) for 15-20 mins until crispy and golden brown.
  14. 14Place bacon in an even layer on a baking sheet, and place in the oven (on a separate rack from the garlic) for 15-20 mins until crispy and golden brown.
  15. 15Place bacon in an even layer on a baking sheet, and place in the oven (on a separate rack from the garlic) for 15-20 mins until crispy and golden brown.
  16. 16Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium low heat.
  17. 17Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium low heat.
  18. 18Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium low heat.
  19. 19Add onion and stir.
  20. 20Add onion and stir.
  21. 21Add onion and stir.
  22. 22Deglaze pan with white wine and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  23. 23Deglaze pan with white wine and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  24. 24Deglaze pan with white wine and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  25. 25Continue to saute for about 30-45 mins stirring frequently.
  26. 26Continue to saute for about 30-45 mins stirring frequently.
  27. 27Continue to saute for about 30-45 mins stirring frequently.
  28. 28Add 2 TBS of water if the pan gets too dry.
  29. 29Add 2 TBS of water if the pan gets too dry.
  30. 30Add 2 TBS of water if the pan gets too dry.
  31. 31Unwrap garlic and let cool as you drain bacon on a paper towel and cut into small pieces.
  32. 32Unwrap garlic and let cool as you drain bacon on a paper towel and cut into small pieces.
  33. 33Unwrap garlic and let cool as you drain bacon on a paper towel and cut into small pieces.
  34. 34In a medium large bowl add sour cream, cream cheese and mayo.
  35. 35In a medium large bowl add sour cream, cream cheese and mayo.
  36. 36In a medium large bowl add sour cream, cream cheese and mayo.
  37. 37Whisk to combine.
  38. 38Whisk to combine.
  39. 39Whisk to combine.
  40. 40Squeeze out the tender roasted garlic cloves into the bowl and whisk again.
  41. 41Squeeze out the tender roasted garlic cloves into the bowl and whisk again.
  42. 42Squeeze out the tender roasted garlic cloves into the bowl and whisk again.
  43. 43Add the bacon, dill, chili flakes, paprika and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  44. 44Add the bacon, dill, chili flakes, paprika and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  45. 45Add the bacon, dill, chili flakes, paprika and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  46. 46Stir again and taste to make sure it doesn’t need anymore salt.
  47. 47Stir again and taste to make sure it doesn’t need anymore salt.
  48. 48Stir again and taste to make sure it doesn’t need anymore salt.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large onion
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 splash white wine
  • 1 splash white wine
  • 1 splash white wine
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 10 pieces bacon
  • 10 pieces bacon
  • 10 pieces bacon
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream cheese, room temp
  • 1 cup cream cheese, room temp
  • 1 cup cream cheese, room temp
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 3 TBS fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 3 TBS fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 3 TBS fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 of a lemon
  • 0.5 of a lemon
  • 0.5 of a lemon
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 2 TBS water
  • 2 TBS water
  • 2 TBS water

Equipment

large saute panwhiskbaking sheetbowlknife

Tips

  • Low and slow is the key to proper caramelized onions.
  • Taste and adjust salt as needed.