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    Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

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    Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip is dangerous! Dangerously delicious that is. It will be the hit of the party.


    I'm the one at the party who socializes, but only if I can do it in the vicinity of the buffet table. Arms reach is the most convenient distance. I try to position myself so I can reach for more food without having to turn my back to the person I'm talking to. HA! If only I could pull this off. It's just a dream I have.

    Bacon-Onion_Dip pink bowl

    To be honest I'm usually in and out of the kitchen, refilling plates and dip bowls. This one especially! If I have a bowl of caramelized onion bacon dip at the party, I am constantly refilling it. (I should just get a bigger bowl, I know!)

    It's so delicious with the salty bacon, cream cheese tang and sweet but savory caramelized onions. I added thyme to balance out the flavors and add an herby touch.

    Be prepared to refill the bowl, several times. This Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip will slay the party!

    Serve veggies with this dip to pretend to be healthy. I tease, they are actually outstanding with the creamy bacon goodness, and count as healthy. I also keep pita chips, potato chips, toast points and bread sticks on the table for dipping as well.

    Frying pan

    Easy to make, this dip needs a little time to chill once stirred together. The onions get caramelized and cooled before getting mixed in with the cream cheese and bacon. I like to caramelize them in a nonstick pan to make cleanup super easy. The onions shrink a lot, but you have to start with a large skillet. I like this one. It's a ceramic nonstick (doesn't scratch like Teflon) and holds plenty of onions!

    I call for thick-cut bacon because it gives each bite a bit more meaty chew. However you can use any bacon you have on hand. It's even good with a black pepper or maple smoked bacon.

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    Caramelized Onion-Bacon Dip

    Tara Teaspoon
    Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip is dangerous! Dangerously delicious that is. It will be the hit of the party.
    4.95 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 734 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb onions halved and thinly sliced
    • 4 oz cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 6 strips thick-sliced bacon cooked and crumbled
    • 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves plus sprigs for garnish
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Cook bacon until crispy.  Cool and crumble.
    • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 15 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly, then coarsely chop.
    • In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Set aside 2 tablespoon bacon; stir remaining bacon, the onion, vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper into cream cheese mixture. Chill at least 30 minutes. (Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.) Sprinkle with reserved bacon and garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

    Notes

    This recipe works equally well with turkey or nonmeat bacon.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2gCalories: 734kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 15gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 965mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1120IUVitamin C: 17.3mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 1.1mg
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    Recipe Tara Teaspoon. Photography Alexandra Rowley. Food Stylist Sally Jo O'Brien. Prop Stylist Barbara Ritz. Originally published LHJ Feb08).

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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Bacon, Dips, New Years, Party Foods Tagged With: appetizer, bacon, caramelized onion, cream cheese, dip, easy, entertaining, thyme

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mary Bench says

      July 16, 2018 at 3:30 pm

      This one is absolutely delicious! Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Linda says

      March 03, 2020 at 9:27 am

      This was absolutely the best onion dip I've ever had! That extra salty taste of the bacon plus the sweetness of the caramelized onions just put this easy to make dip over the top. And you are right, it needs to go in a bigger bowl!

      Reply
    3. Sharon says

      March 03, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      This dip just has a few simple ingredients that I can be sure to have on hand so I can whip this up anytime I'm craving it.

      Reply
    4. Elaine says

      March 04, 2020 at 6:50 am

      This dip is an absolute keeper. The biggest risk with this recipe is that the guests won't stop dipping until it's all gone, so I should better make A LOT of it 🙂

      Reply
    5. Nicoletta and Loreto says

      March 04, 2020 at 7:54 am

      We can see why you constantly have to refill the bowl! It looks so delicious that we too would be gathering close to the buffet if this onion bacon dip was involved 🙂 .

      Reply
    6. Pam Greer says

      March 05, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      So delicious! You really have to make double the recipe, because your guests will eat ll of it, and you will want to keep some for yourself!

      Reply
    7. Tammy says

      March 06, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      Such an easy and delicious dip! Oh my goodness this wouldn't last long in my house!

      Reply
    8. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

      March 07, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Oh my goodness! This sounds absolutely inredible and definitely a "me" recipe! I can't wait for my husband to go to band practice so I can make this and not share 🙂

      Reply
    9. Marisa F. Stewart says

      March 08, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      Caramelizing onions make them magical in a recipe. They taste so sweet yet they pack a big punch. The appetizer dip is one that wouldn't last long at our house, especially with the bacon. I've already pinned this recipe to make at our gathering next weekend.

      Reply
    10. Leslie says

      March 08, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Oh, I love being healthy but I gotta admit, trying breadsticks with this recipe sounds like pure heaven!

      Reply
    11. Aline says

      March 09, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      Omg we loved this dip so much!! We'll be making again and again!! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    12. Claudia Lamascolo says

      June 15, 2021 at 11:34 am

      my boys loved this dip its perfect before any meal for us as a appetizer for sure!

      Reply
    13. Michelle says

      June 15, 2021 at 11:38 am

      The onion dip was so flavourful -- my family loved it, especially with thick cut ruffled chips! So yummy!

      Reply
    14. Beth Sachs says

      June 15, 2021 at 12:04 pm

      Oh wow! I love the sound of this dip. All of my favourite things in one bowl!

      Reply
    15. Beth says

      June 15, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      OMG I could eat the whole bowl with a spoon. Can't wait to make it again!

      Reply
    16. Anjali says

      June 15, 2021 at 12:45 pm

      Omg this dip was so decadent and delicious!! We made it for a get together with friends this past weekend and everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        June 30, 2021 at 4:01 pm

        Great! Happy to hear it.

        Reply

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