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Caramelized Leek and Onion Dip

Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 leeks roughly chopped
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels, then crumble. Set aside.
  • Add leeks and onions to skillet and cook in about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat until caramelized 10-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cayenne pepper and cook for another minute. When caramelized to your preference, remove from heat and set aside until room temperature.
  • While the onions caramelize, combine cream cheese, mayo and sour cream in a medium bowl. Stir in sugar and white wine vinegar.
  • Add crumbled bacon and cooled onions to cream cheese mixture and carefully combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite chips, crackers and/or vegetables.

Notes

Be sure to clean the leeks carefully as dirt often gets stuck in between the layers. After slicing the leeks, put them in a bowl and run cold water over them to remove any lingering dirt.