Bacon Whiskey Caramelized Onion Dip
Course: Snacks, AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Average4-6
servings4
minutes24
minutes362
kcalMy mom, who hates onions but loves onion dip made from the blue box, would take the packet of dried onions and crush it through a strainer until there wasn’t a lick of onion string left in the dip. In her honor, I’ve created the exact opposite kind of dip, deeply flavored by sweet caramelized onions.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons bacon fat
2 onions, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices
3 tsp whiskey, divided
3 tbsp water, divided
1 cup organic sour cream
1 cup organic cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Directions
- In a skillet, melt the bacon fat over medium-low heat. Add the onions to the hot fat and cook for 3 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break apart any onion pieces still sticking together and continue cooking the onions, stirring every few minutes, for 20 minutes.
- When the onions begin to get a little dry and stick to the skillet, stir in 1 teaspoon of whiskey. Alternate adding 1 teaspoon of whiskey and 1 tablespoon of water until you’ve used all the whiskey, then use water as needed.
- When the onions are soft, sweet, and very brown, transfer them to a bowl and refrigerate until cold.
- In a blender, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, salt, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and well mixed.
- Add the cold onions to the blender, and pulse to achieve your desired consistency. Transfer the dip to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir the dip just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories362
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
36g
56%
- Total Carbohydrate
4g
2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
- Protein 4g 8%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
