Vidalia Onion Dip with Bacon Crumbles

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 Vidalia onions (or other sweet onions such as Walla Walla or Maui)
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Bacon crumbles (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon bacon fat (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cut onion in half, pole to pole, and then cut off root and tip. Split each half in half again, and then thinly slice into semi-half moons.

Heat butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and sweat until tender, approximately 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and caramelize onions, stirring occasionally, approximately 20 - 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, salt, and garlic powder. Add bacon fat and bacon crumbles, if desired. Chill for 2 hours or more. Serve in a bread bowl with toasted bread slices or with potato chips.

Side note: The carnivore in my life prefers the bacon crumbles mixed into the dip to add texture and a meaty flavor, although I prefer the crumbles sprinkled on top (just enough to add to color and interest). If you are a vegetarian, feel free to eliminate the bacon altogether -- it will still taste great.

http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-vidalia-onion-dip-131080