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Preheat oven to 400 F.
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Cook bacon in a non-stick skillet on medium heat until crispy, then remove it from the skillet and set on paper towels to drain excess grease.
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Crumble when cool enough to handle.
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Leave remaining grease in the skillet and add onions, sugar, and salt.
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Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium and cook slowly, stirring occasionally.
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The onions will eventually change to a deep brown colorbe patient during this process as it can take 20 minutes or longer.
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Make sure that the onions don t burn.
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If they are cooking too rapidly, reduce the heat further.
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Add the sherry and let it simmer for one minute.
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Add thyme and Tabasco and remove from heat.
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Combine the sour cream and mayonnaise in a medium-sized bowl.
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Add the cheese, bacon crumbles, onion mixture, and black pepper.
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Pour into a 2-cup baking dish or similar size cast iron skillet.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until dip is golden brown and bubbly.
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Remove it from the oven and decrease oven temperature to 350 F.
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Cut french bread into 1/2 inch slices, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
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Put the slices on a baking tray in a single layer.
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Place in the preheated 350 F oven for approximately 8 minutes, Remove it from the oven and let it sit until cool enough to handle, then dip and enjoy!
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Recipe from: SpicySouthernKitchen.com.
