BACON ONION DIP RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, cayenne, salt and Worcestershire, and continue to beat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the Onion Jam, and mix on low speed until just combined. At this point, cook immediately or store the dip in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 
• Scoop the dip into a baking dish and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and the crumbled bacon. Bake until the cheese melts and the dip begins to bubble, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chives and serve the dip with crackers, warm bread and vegetables.
• In a large frying pan set over medium-low heat, add the oil and then the onions. Add the salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed and the onions are rich golden brown, about 20 minutes. Spread the onion jam on a cookie sheet and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate any leftovers. 

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place bacon on baking sheet. Transfer to oven until crisp and brown, about 30 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate, and carefully use the aluminum foil to transfer the bacon fat to a a large skillet.
• Place skillet with bacon fat over medium heat. When hot, add onions and salt to the bacon fat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until caramelized, stirring regularly to prevent onion from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan, 25 to 30 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add balsamic vinegar, and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, pepper, smoked paprika, and chives. Chop bacon and add to mixture, reserving some bacon bits for garnish. Add caramelized onions to mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with reserved bacon bits and additional chives. Serve with crackers or chips.