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Finished bowl of cream cheese dip with bacon and caramelized onions, garnished with chopped chives.

Cream Cheese Dip with Bacon and Onion

Eliza Cross
The creamiest dip is loaded with crumbled cooked bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese and seasonings for the perfect easy party appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Bacon Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 403 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • paper towels
  • silicone spatula
  • serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • chopped chives, for garnish
  • chips for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Cut the bacon in 1/2-inch pieces, using a sharp knife or kitchen shears.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it’s golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. (Here’s what to do with bacon grease.) Use a slotted spoon to drain the cooked bacon on a double layer of paper towels.
  • Cook the chopped onion in the bacon pan drippings over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown.
  • Combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese in a serving bowl until smooth.
  • Stir in the shredded cheese and stir to combine. Next, add the caramelized onions and stir until blended.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooked bacon for garnish, and stir the rest into the dip mixture.
  • Stir until well blended. Garnish bowl with reserved bacon bits and chopped chives. Serve with chips for dipping. 8 servings.

Notes

Leftover dip may be stored in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped, for up to 2 days. 
The cream cheese in this dip thickens as it cools, so you'll want to warm it up before serving. Gently heat the dip in the microwave on medium 50% power for a minute or two, or reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm, about 3-4 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 4.7gProtein: 17.2gFat: 35.2gSaturated Fat: 18.5gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 830mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.8gCalcium: 187mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword appetizers, cheese, cream cheese, dip, hot dip
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