Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip Recipe
If you have a party or office potluck coming up, then this is definitely a dish you want to consider. What’s even better is that this dip is perfect to make ahead because it actually tastes better the next day.
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Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 6 Slices Bacon Reserve 2 Tablespoons Bacon Fat
- 1 Pound Onions About 3 Medium Chopped
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 1/2 Cup Mayo
- 1 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Start by cutting the bacon into strips and put it in a medium size pan on medium high heat. Cook until crispy about 5-7 minutes. Then remove the cooked bacon and put it in a small bowl and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and set aside.
- Chop up all the onions. (See note) Add the reserved bacon fat to a medium pan on high heat. Add the chopped onions and ½ teaspoon of salt cook for 5 minutes to start sweating the onions.
- Add ¼ cup of the chicken broth to the pan and lower the heat to medium low and cook until the stock evaporates about 5-7 minutes. Add the sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Then add another ¼ cup of stock and cook until evaporates about 5-7 minutes. Last, add the remaining stock continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes until the onions are a deep golden brown color. Stir occasionally to prevent the onions from burning.
- Once the onions are cooked spread them on a baking sheet lined with foil to allow them to cool.
- In a medium bowl mix the sour cream, mayo and the other ½ teaspoon salt. Add the cooled onions and half of the bacon mix until combined. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (See note)
- Sprinkle the top of the dip with the remaining bacon pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Tip for cutting onions: if you freeze the onions for 15 minutes then chop them it won’t make your eyes water. You can also use a mandolin if you have one to speed up the cutting process.
- We recommend making this dip in advance. By allowing the dip to sit overnight it allows all the flavors to marry.
- This dip is good with crackers, crostini, chopped vegetables or anything you would like to serve with it. We used Ritz crackers, crostini and chips.
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