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Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Gruyère Dip

Source of Recipe


From "Picnics, Potlucks, and Porch Parties" by Aimee Broussard



List of Ingredients



• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 3½ cups chopped onions
  
• 1 tsp sugar
  
• â…“ cup canola mayonnaise
  
• â…“ cup light sour cream
  
• 3 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
  
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives, divided
  
• ¼ tsp salt
  
• ¼ tsp black pepper
  
• 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top
  






Instructions



1. Swirl olive oil in medium pan; add onions. Cook on low for 20 minutes, sprinkle with sugar, and cook an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir occasionally so they don't burn.
   
   
2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
   In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, salt, and black pepper until well mixed. Stir in shredded Gruyère and caramelized onions.
   
   
3. Place in one-quart baking dish, sprinkle 2 tablespoons additional Gruyère on top, and bake 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chives, and serve warm with crostini or crackers.
   
   Serves 8