Homemade Bacon French Onion Dip

Ingredients

• 20 oz sour cream
• 1 yellow onion (Thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp butter (For caramelizing the onion)
• 0.5 tsp sugar (For the caramelized onions)
• 0.5 tsp salt (For the caramelized onions)
• 4 slices bacon (Cooked and chopped; reserve some for topping)
• 3 tbsp chives (Chopped, plus more for topping)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• salt (To taste; the instructions specify a pinch in the dip)
• chips (For serving)

Steps

1. 1

   In a pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the thinly sliced onion, sugar, and the measured salt.

2. 2

   Cook the onion mixture low and slow for 45–60 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized. Let the onions cool completely.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the sour cream, cooked and chopped bacon, chopped chives, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.

4. 4

   Fold the cooled caramelized onions into the sour cream mixture and mix until fully combined.

5. 5

   Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors can develop.

6. 6

   Top the dip with extra bacon and chives, then serve with chips.

Notes

Adjust the seasonings and add-ins to your liking. The source does not specify the amount of bacon or chives to reserve for topping.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• dip
• game day
• French onion
• bacon
• make-ahead
• refrigerated
• vegetarian-free