Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded and divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Heat butter and olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add onions and salt to the pan and sauté 5 min, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until the onions are a deep golden brown. Cool slightly.
Reserve 2 tablespoons cheese. Combine cheese, caramelized onions, 1 tablespoon chives, and the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Transfer the mixture to a 1 quart glass or ceramic baking dish (I used and 8-inch cast-iron skillet) coated lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with reserved 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chives.
Recipe adapted from Cooking Light (I made it not so light) :)
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