Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip (Print)

Delicious caramelized onions and smoky bacon combined with creamy sour cream for flavorful snacking.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large yellow onions, finely diced

→ Meats

02 - 8 ounces bacon, chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups sour cream

# Instructions:

01 - Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 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 pan and discard the rest.
02 - Add diced onions to the reserved bacon fat in the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions turn golden brown and caramelize, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, stir together caramelized onions, crisp bacon, and sour cream until fully incorporated.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving alongside chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Rich savory flavor
  • Easy to prepare
02 -
  • Use gluten-free bacon and sour cream to maintain the diet.
  • For a lighter option substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
03 -
  • Be patient when caramelizing onions to develop deep flavor.
  • Reserve bacon fat for best taste in onions.
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