Million Dollar Dip (Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Honey Cream Cheese Dip)
Million Dollar Dip (Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Honey Cream Cheese Dip)
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 7 ounces diced bacon
- 1 white onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, such as Manchego or Monterey Jack
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, optional
For Serving
- toasted bread, or croutons, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy and golden brown. This will take approximately 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the crispy bacon for garnish later. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the thinly sliced white onion to the same skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and become translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions and continue to cook for another 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
⏱️ 22 min
- 3
Transfer the caramelized onions to a small bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and honey. Mix with a spoon or rubber spatula until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Fold in the chopped fresh chives, shredded cheese, the majority of the cooked bacon (reserving the 1 tablespoon for garnish), and the cooled caramelized onions. If using, fold in the toasted sliced almonds.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with the reserved crispy bacon and an extra sprinkle of fresh chives, if desired. Serve immediately with toasted bread, croutons, or your favorite crackers.
⏱️ 1 min
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Million Dollar Dip (Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Honey Cream Cheese Dip)
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 7 ounces diced bacon
- 1 white onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, such as Manchego or Monterey Jack
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, optional
For Serving
- toasted bread, or croutons, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy and golden brown. This will take approximately 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the crispy bacon for garnish later. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the thinly sliced white onion to the same skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and become translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions and continue to cook for another 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
⏱️ 22 min - 3
Transfer the caramelized onions to a small bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and honey. Mix with a spoon or rubber spatula until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Fold in the chopped fresh chives, shredded cheese, the majority of the cooked bacon (reserving the 1 tablespoon for garnish), and the cooled caramelized onions. If using, fold in the toasted sliced almonds.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with the reserved crispy bacon and an extra sprinkle of fresh chives, if desired. Serve immediately with toasted bread, croutons, or your favorite crackers.
⏱️ 1 min