CARAMELIZED ONION & BACON DIP

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

Here is a yummy snack dip I found in the newspaper recently. This would be great for the holidays when guests stop by or for Super Bowl weekend.
Recipe & photo: recipefortogetherness.com

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Comments:

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Serves:

Makes 4 cups

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

6-8 slice: bacon
2 Tbsp: butter
1 medium: sweet onion, chopped
1 medium: red onion, chopped
2 Tbsp: dark corn syrup
1 Tbsp: red wine vinegar
1 c: sour cream
1 pkg: (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 c: shredded monterrey jack cheese
1/4 c: diced green onions

Step-By-Step

1In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel. Crumble. Remove all but 2 Tbsp. bacon grease from skillet.

2Add butter to skillet with bacon grease. Stir in sweet and red onions and cook over medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently. Stir in 1 Tbsp. corn syrup. Continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes until onions are caramelized.

3Stir in remaining 1 Tbsp. corn syrup, vinegar and crumbled bacon. Mix well and remove from heat. Add sour cream and cream cheese, stirring to blend. Stir in 1-1/2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese; mix well. Pour into greased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.

4Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly around the edges. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

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