Hot Caramelized Onion Dip With Bacon And Gruyère

Name: Hot Caramelized Onion Dip With Bacon And Gruyère
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 Spanish onions (about 1 pound), halved and thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 3 applewood-smoked bacon strips; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 Spanish onions (about 1 pound), halved and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
3 applewood-smoked bacon strips
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, sugar, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until onions soften and just begin to turn golden. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, 20 minutes or until onions turn deep golden brown. Stir in vinegar, scraping bottom of skillet to deglaze pan. Cook, stirring often, until vinegar is reduced by half. Stir in thyme.
2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; finely crumble.
3
Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir in onions and bacon. Transfer to a 2-cup baking dish.
4
Bake 20 minutes or until mixture bubbles and top is lightly golden.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons butter, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 2 Spanish onions (about 1 pound), halved and thinly sliced, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Hot Caramelized Onion Dip With Bacon And Gruyère falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!