Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip (Printable view)

Rich caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and smooth sour cream combine for a flavorful party dip.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large yellow onions, finely diced

→ Meats

02 - 8 ounces bacon, chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups sour cream

# How To Make:

01 - Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan and discarding the rest.
02 - Add diced onions to the reserved bacon fat in the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized, roughly 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a medium bowl, mix caramelized onions, crisp bacon, and sour cream until fully combined.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving. Serve with chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet caramelized onions add deep flavor
  • Smoky bacon complements creamy sour cream
02 -
  • Use high-quality bacon for best flavor
  • Cooking bacon fat slowly caramelizes onions perfectly
03 -
  • Reserve bacon fat carefully to avoid bitterness
  • Pat onions dry before adding to sour cream mixture for better texture
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