Caramelized Onion Dip

A small casserole dish with hot caramelized onion dip

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5 from 3 votes

With Gruyére cheese, bacon and fresh chives.

Prep Time30

Cook Time50

Total Time1 20

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: American

Keyword: onion dip

Servings:

Calories: 331kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

4 slices uncured bacon
½ tablespoon unsalted butter
½ tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large sweet onions, rough chopped (4 to 5 cups)
3 ounces Gruyére cheese, shredded, divided (1 ½ cups)
½ cup canola mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives, divided

Instructions

In a large non-stick skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Discard the bacon grease and lightly wipe out the skillet with clean paper towels.
Add the butter and vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high. When the foaming subsides, add the brown sugar and salt and stir until dissolved. Add the onions and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium / medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and dark brown in color, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish. Set aside.
Reserve ¼ cup of the shredded Gruyére and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl combine the remaining cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, pepper, crushed red pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the chives. Mix well until blended. Finely chop 3 slices of bacon and add to the cheese mixture. Reserve the remaining bacon for topping.
Add the caramelized onions to the cheese and bacon mixture. Fold together until combined. Transfer the onion mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining chopped bacon, and the reserved cheese.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and bubbly. To serve, sprinkle with the remaining chives.
Serve with thick sliced, toasted bread, crisp vegetables and/or hearty crackers.

Notes

This dip is easily made up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Allow the dip to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Inspired by a recipe in Cooking Light Magazine, November 2011

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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