Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Dip

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Sweet onion, chopped
Approx. 2 oz. of Gruyere (plus 2 Tablespoons), shredded
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
1/3 cup canola mayo
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Salt, if you think necessary

1. Preheat oven to 425

2. Heat olive oil over medium heat and add onion. Saute 5 minutes, stirring frquntly. Reduce heat to low and cook until golden, about 20 minutes.

3. In a medium mixing bowl, stir in the 2 oz. of Gruyere, onion, 1 Tablespoon of chives, mayo, sour cream, pepper and bacon (and salt, if necessary).

4. Transfer micture to baking dish (I use French Onion soup bowls). Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons of Gruyere.

5. Bake for 20 minutes then sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon of chives.

Based on this recipe: Cooking Light

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