Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip

white dip topped with caramelized onions.

4.75 from 8 votes

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip

Combine sweet caramelized onions and salty bacon for the perfect dip recipe. This easy recipe is an elevated take on traditional french onion dip that combines Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for a lightened-up creamy base.

Prep Time20

Cook Time38

Chilling Time30

Total Time1 28

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 232kcal

Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

sheet pan
large skillet or cast iron
mixing bowl
silicone spatula

Ingredients

7 slices thick cut bacon
1 large yellow onion small dice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups whole milk plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
chips, crackers, or crudités for serving

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lay bacon strips on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Cook for 12 - 16 minutes until bacon is golden brown and crispy. Place cooked bacon on a bed of paper towels to soak up the grease. Once cool to the touch, chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook onions, stirring often, until the onions are a golden color, about 15 - 20 minutes. Remove onions from skillet and allow to cool.
Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dill, salt, pepper, and cooled bacon and onions in a large mixing bowl. Stir until fully incorporated.
Place the mixing bowl covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Serve alongside chips, crackers, or crudités.

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Notes

Optionally, garnish the dip with additional caramelized onions for a beautiful presentation.

Store leftover dip in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Make Ahead: This dip can be made up to 5 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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