Description
This appetizer is loaded with cheese, bacon and onions that have been caramelized in beer!
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 whole Medium Yellow Onions, Diced
- ¼ cups IPA-style Beer
- ½ cups Mayonnaise
- ¼ cups Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature
- ¼ cups Sour Cream
- 4 slices Thick-cut Bacon, Cooked Until Crisp And Chopped
- 1 dash Salt And Pepper
- 2 ounces, weight Swiss Cheese, Grated
- 2 ounces, weight Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Grated
- 2 ounces, weight Gruyere Cheese, Grated
Preparation
In a large non-stick skillet, combine the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, whisk in the brown sugar and salt. Add the onions, and saute on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Lower the heat to medium-low and caramelize the onions for approximately 40-45 minutes. Once the onions have begun to brown, add the IPA beer and crank the heat back up to medium. Cook until the beer has cooked out and reduced and all you have left are the caramelized onions. This will take another 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat your oven to 400 F.
In a medium bowl, stir together the mayo, cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, a dash of salt and pepper and most of the cheese (reserve about 1 ounce to sprinkle on top). Add the caramelized onions to the mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish, and smooth to even out. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and just beginning to brown. Remove from heat and serve immediately with crusty bread or tortilla chips. Enjoy!
