Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip (Printer-Friendly)

A creamy blend with caramelized onions and smoky bacon, perfect for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large yellow onions, finely diced

→ Meats

02 - 8 ounces chopped bacon

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups sour cream

# Method:

01 - Over medium heat in a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan and discard excess fat.
02 - Add the diced onions to the skillet with reserved bacon fat. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the caramelized onions, crisp bacon, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Serve chilled with chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Rich sweet caramelized onions add depth
  • Smoky bacon enhances flavor complexity
02 -
  • Using bacon fat enhances the flavor of the onions
  • Chilling allows flavors to meld perfectly
03 -
  • Reserve bacon fat to caramelize onions instead of oil
  • Allow dip to chill to deepen flavors
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