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Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Trust me when I say this dip is pure comfort food heaven! The sweetness of caramelized onions paired with crispy bacon and creamy cheese is absolutely irresistible. Your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting here, keeping this dip warm and perfectly gooey throughout your entire party.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 8 slices bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown and caramelized. Add balsamic vinegar during the last minute of cooking. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
  3. Stir in 1½ cups Gruyere cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fold in the caramelized onions and three-quarters of the crumbled bacon, reserving some bacon for topping.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and smooth the top. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup Gruyere cheese.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges.
  7. Top with reserved bacon crumbles and fresh chives. Serve warm with crackers, bread cubes, or veggie sticks.