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Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Cheese Dip

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a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer dip for your next party

Ingredients

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  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1–2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 ounces cheese, shredded and divided (Gruyere, Swiss, or whatever suits your fancy)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh or dried chopped chives, divided
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter in pan. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes, stirring frequently until onions have begun to brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add beef broth and brown sugar. Cover. Cook 20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Allow the onions to cool slightly before mixing the dip.
  3. Reserve 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon of chives. Combine remaining cheese, caramelized onion, 1 tablespoon chives, chopped bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart glass or ceramic baking dish coated lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with reserved 2 tablespoons cheese.
  5. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chives. Serve with crackers or bread and enjoy!

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