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Caramelized Onion Dip

Source of Recipe

From "The Southern Living Party Cookbook"


Recipe Introduction

"This dip is so reminiscent of the French onion dip in a plastic tub that we used to have at sleepover parties when I was growing up. Make sure you gently cook the onions and add a bit of salt, which will help pull out the moisture in the onion and intensify its sweetness."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 8 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
â—¦ 2 tablespoons canola oil
â—¦ 4 large sweet onions, finely chopped (about 8 cups)
â—¦ 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
â—¦ 2 (16-ounce) containers sour cream
â—¦ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
â—¦ 1 teaspoon black pepper
â—¦ 5 tablespoons finely chopped chives
â—¦ Ruffled potato chips


Recipe

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 3 to 4 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet.

Add the oil to the bacon drippings, and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and very soft, about 30 minutes. Spoon the onions into a large bowl. Stir in the vinegar. Let stand until cooled to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Add the sour cream, salt, pepper, 1 cup of the bacon, and ¼ cup of the chives to the onions; stir until well combined. Top with the remaining bacon and chives. Serve chilled or at room temperature with the potato chips.

Serves 16