Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip Recipe

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Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip Recipe

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip is a rich, savory blend of sweet onions and crispy bacon mixed into a creamy, tangy base. This crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for dipping with chips, crackers, or veggies!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword caramelized onion and bacon dip, French onion dip

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 237kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

6 slices thick-cut bacon - diced
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium yellow onions
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup mayonnaise with olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
squeeze of fresh lemon juice
water as needed

Instructions

Prep onions. Peel onions, slice in half, and then slice the onions into thin strips. Slice again until the thin strips are about one inch in length. Set aside.
3 medium yellow onions
Sauté Bacon. In a medium stock pot over medium-high heat, add diced bacon. Cook until crispy, stirring often. Remove bacon and leave the grease. (If you remove grease, you’ll want to add additional butter.) I used half of the bacon grease and two tablespoons of butter.
6 slices thick-cut bacon
Cook onions. Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the pot. Let melt. Then add the sliced onions, salt, and pepper – and cook, stirring frequently to avoid burning. You may need to add splashes of water to moisten the onions as they cook. Continue cooking until onions get nice and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and let onions cool to almost room temperature.
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mix remaining ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, crispy bacon, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Use a spoon to mix well.
1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup mayonnaise with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Add onions. Then add the onions to the bowl and stir to combine. Add additional salt and pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice – and mix again.
NOTE: If dip is super thick, add an extra squeeze of lemon juice and some cold water to thin as needed.
squeeze of fresh lemon juice, water as needed
Add to serving bowl. Add the dip to a serving bowl, cover with cling wrap, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The flavor gets even better after a couple of hours.
Serve. Serve caramelized onion dip with chips, pretzels, on burgers, steak, or chicken, or eat it with a spoon!

Notes

You can make caramelized onion dip ahead of time as it actually tastes better after a couple hours in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld together.
You can add 1/2-1 cup of dry white wine while making the caramelized onions. Cook until the liquid absorbs.
Store dip in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 1-2 days.

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