George and the Dragon's Bacon Onion Dip

Recipe courtesy of George and the Dragon

Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6 to 8
Nutritional Breakdown Per Serving (Based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 275
- Total Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbs: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
- Sodium: 387 mg
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min (includes cooling time)
Prep Time: 40 min

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dry English mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan
1/3 cup Onion Jam (see recipe below)
3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
Chopped chives, for garnish
Serving suggestions: crackers, toasted bread and vegetables

Onion Jam Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and get ready to create a crowd-pleasing dip that'll vanish in minutes!
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the mayonnaise, mustard, cayenne, salt, and Worcestershire until smooth, another 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Onion Jam on low speed just until blended. Bake immediately or chill until party time.
Spoon the dip into a baking dish, top with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and crumbled bacon. Bake until the cheese melts and bubbles, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chives and serve with crackers, warm bread, and veggies for an irresistible snack that'll have everyone asking for seconds!

Onion Jam Instructions

Yield: 1 cup

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low. Add sliced onions, sprinkle with salt, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in vinegar, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and onions turn deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet to cool. Refrigerate leftovers.

Additional Notes on Onion Jam

This Onion Jam makes extraperfect! Saut leftovers in a pan for grilled cheese, top burgers, pair with steak, or stir into eggs. Double the batch; it elevates countless dishes and keeps for weeks in the fridge!

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.