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Caramelized Onion Dip | The ultimate party dip! This onion dip is made with gruyere, white cheddar, herbs, bacon, and rich caramelized onions for a melt in your mouth appetizer! | http://thechunkychef.com
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Hot and Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip

The ultimate party dip! This onion dip is made with gruyere, white cheddar, herbs, bacon, and rich caramelized onions for a melt in your mouth appetizer!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

  • 2 yellow or white onions halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp white wine optional
  • 1/2 tsp minced fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
  • 6-8 slices bacon
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Minced fresh parsley for garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Use tongs to remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Crumble and set aside. Keep bacon grease in the skillet.
  • Heat the same skillet with the bacon grease over MED heat. Add onions, salt and brown sugar and cook until onions are soft and are turning a light golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Lower heat to MED-LOW and cook onions 20-30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until they are a deep golden color.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour in wine (if using), and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook until wine reduces by about half, then stir in rosemary and thyme.
  • In a mixing bowl, add gruyere and white cheddar, sour cream and mayo.
  • Stir in caramelized onions and crumbled bacon.
  • Spray a baking dish or cast iron skillet with cooking spray and transfer dip to the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with minced parsley and sliced green onions.

Notes

1. Recipe adapted from Costal Living
2. Serve with toasted baguette slices, or whatever you'd like.