Shelly's Recipe

Cheesy Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip

Category: Dips - Hot

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Caramelized Onions, recipe follows
Crunchy Topping, recipe follows

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a mixer until combined. Stir in crumbled bacon and Caramelized Onions. Spoon mixture into prepared pan, and sprinkle with Crunchy Topping.
Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Makes 8-10 servings

Caramelized Onions

1/4 cup butter
3 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions; cover and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Increase heat to medium-high. Uncover and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are caramel colored, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar, pepper, and salt. Use immediately, or let cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Makes 1 cups (approximately)

Crunchy Topping


3/4 cup crushed buttery round crackers (about 15)
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
Makes 1 cup (approximately)