Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip (Printable)

Rich and savory dip with caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and creamy sour cream for easy entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large yellow onions, finely diced

→ Meats

02 - 8 oz chopped bacon

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups sour cream

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, 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 skillet; discard the remainder.
02 - Add finely diced onions to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions become deeply golden and caramelized, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a medium bowl, mix the caramelized onions, crisp bacon, and sour cream until fully incorporated.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet caramelized onions add depth of flavor
  • Smoky bacon complements creamy sour cream perfectly
02 -
  • For a lighter dip, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream
  • Check bacon and sour cream labels to ensure gluten free
03 -
  • Reserve some bacon fat for richer onion flavor
  • Use low heat to properly caramelize onions without burning
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