Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (2024)

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Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (1)

JoFaeth

Rating: 5 stars

10/24/2015

Really good! I forgot the sour cream but I had some small curd cottage cheese so I put it through a small hand grinder and it worked!! Delicious!

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (2)

TheAspiringChef

Rating: 5 stars

12/14/2014

Huge hit at my holiday party. I agree with what others have mentioned: requires some time but very little effort; took longer than 20 min. to caramelize the onions. Will definitely make again and again.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (3)

dakotabrier

Rating: 5 stars

02/04/2014

Excellent! Easy to make and everyone loved it!

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (4)

MaryEliz

Rating: 4 stars

02/01/2014

This recipe has my top three criteria for a repeater: tastes great, easy to make and has no expensive/hard to find/have to buy a big jar for 1 tsp. ingredients. I have made it for my wine club and others with discerning tastes and it is a hit! UPDATE: The only chives at local supermarket were $3.00. Since only 1 Tbs goes in the dish, I left them out and put a bit of finely chopped parsley on top for color. No detectable flavor change.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (5)

TinaGA

Rating: 5 stars

12/26/2013

This recipe lives up to all the great reviews. I made this for Christmas and it was a big hit! I ended up using Fontina instead of Gruyere, and light Mayo instead of Canola. It was rich, creamy, and decadent! As mentioned in other reviews, the onions took a lot longer to caramelize, but it was worth the wait! I also doubled the recipe with no problem. I served it with sliced, warm French bread and it was delicious!

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (6)

KendraHillard

Rating: 4 stars

04/10/2013

This dip went over very well at our small group. I served it with Stacy's multi-grain chips, but only because I didn't get out to the store to get a multi-grain baguette. Very tasty! I was probably more generous with the cheese than what it called for. Additionally, I added just a bit of heat to this with two shakes of red pepper flakes.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (7)

ninichef

Rating: 5 stars

03/01/2013

This dip is delicious and easy to make. I have made it twice and it is always the first food item to disappear at parties. Actually forgot to buy bacon one time and it was still awesome. Highly recommend.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (8)

mdsmiley

Rating: 5 stars

02/04/2013

So delicious I couldn't believe I made it. I don't own a cast iron skillet so I just used my stainless steel one and the onions turned out fine. Definitely will be making this again and again.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (9)

KristenNC

Rating: 5 stars

01/30/2013

I made this for a family dinner celebration and it was a big hit- even my boyfriend, who doesn't care for "stinky cheeses", scarfed this down. There isn't a "too-pungent" taste of Gruyere, but for those with a sensitive palate, Fontina should work beautifully. I used Gualtney low-fat bacon (in the green package) and light cream cheese- yet this does NOT taste "low-fat"! I served it with butter crackers, but any kind would work with this recipe. It's super easy to make. I'm bringing it to a friend's Superbowl party this weekend!

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (10)

Barbawana

Rating: 4 stars

12/25/2012

Very good as is!

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (11)

itsmeLP

Rating: 5 stars

12/14/2012

Made this for a Christmas Party and it was a hit! I served it with bite-sized garlic toasts.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (12)

MissLings

Rating: 5 stars

11/07/2012

This spread is amazing! It has such a depth of flavour! It requires a bit of time, but not much effort. I recommend it, and I'll definitely be making it again! If you're interested in seeing a photo of the spread I made, you can find it at: http://misslings.blogspot.com/2012/11/caramelised-onion-gruyere-and-bacon.html

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (13)

bjane1

Rating: 5 stars

03/18/2012

Excellent flavor and nice presentation. Served with lightly toasted multigrain bread. It was a Dinner Group hit.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (14)

alissaj0454

Rating: 5 stars

12/30/2011

Very good dip, it was a huge hit. It's also easy.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (15)

kathstevens

Rating: 4 stars

12/29/2011

We made this for Christmas, served with bread and brought a veggie tray alongside. Everyone liked it even better on the fresh veggies than on the bread. Will definitely make this again.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (16)

karenfar

Rating: 5 stars

12/28/2011

GREAT! recipe. It takes a lot longer to caramelize the onions but worth the effort.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (17)

JessicaDawn

Rating: 4 stars

12/28/2011

This dip is amazing. I brought to a Christmas party and it was a huge success. Now I get requests to bring it to every get together. Love, love, love this recipe!

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (18)

amjara

Rating: 5 stars

12/27/2011

Delicious! Served at Christmas Open House to rave reviews. Everyone wanted the recipe and couldn't believe it was "light".

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (19)

BrendaLRGale

Rating: 5 stars

12/26/2011

This was a big hit at the Christmas gathering yesterday! I sub'd light mayo for the canola, so it may be less than 3 pts per serving. I look forward to many more years worth of recipes from CL!

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (20)

MichiganMary

Rating: 5 stars

12/22/2011

WONDERFUL! The hit of my party. I thought someone was going to try to lick the dish when it was gone! It was that good. A great combo of flavors. This makes a hearty dip which is perfect for a winter party.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (21)

Catwoman

Rating: 5 stars

11/27/2011

Everyone loved this. It took longer to caramelize the onions than in directions - maybe I turned down the heat too much after initial saute. Definitely worth the wait. I might use a smaller pan net time, or divide into a couple of smaller sizes to sit around.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (22)

mloconte

Rating: 5 stars

11/25/2011

i will make this again and again.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (23)

Tealwins

Rating: 5 stars

11/22/2011

I have made it twice and to rave reviews. Very simple. Whipping up another batch for the weekend.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (24)

moviegirl

Rating: 5 stars

11/18/2011

This spread was excellent! Looks delicious, smells delicious, and it is delicious. The only thing I changed was the fat free sour cream and used low fat sour cream, and used low fat mayo. It was gone in no time! This is definitely a crowd pleaser. I will most definitely make this again.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (25)

T2inSF

Rating: 5 stars

11/13/2011

FANTASTIC! I substituted a generous portion of creme fraiche for the sour cream, omitted the mayo, was a little more generous with the gruyere and also added in some shredded parmesan for a little more cheesy goodness. I pan-seared bay scallops and set aside, then sprinkled over the top of the melted pot of spread just before serving. Served with sliced whole grain bakery-fresh bread. Bon appetit!

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (26)

ItsEmilyPrice

Rating: 5 stars

11/07/2011

I made this dip exactly as instructed, and I wouldn't change a single thing (it is rare I say this about any recipe). It's creamy, decadent and satisfying, and there is no need at all to add more cheese or bacon, even if you totally disregard calories. Furthermore its EASY and comes together in a flash. This will be a go-to for me for years to come. I served it with chunks of non-toasted French bread and it was the perfect complement.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (27)

margot29

Rating: 4 stars

10/30/2011

Really tasty. The only modification I made was to deglaze the pan with 1 Tbsp of balsamic vinegar after caramelizing the onions. You'd never know it had fat free sour cream and low fat mayo in it! It was a big hit at the party.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Spread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you caramelize onions with bacon grease? ›

How to Caramelize an Onion in Bacon Fat. Add 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat to 12-inch nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 large onion, halved and sliced thin, and ¼ teaspoon table salt and cook until well browned, about 20 minutes.

What's the best way to caramelize onions? ›

Melt your butter (or heat your oil). Once the pan is hot, add your onions and toss them until they're coated with butter/oil. Once the onions begin to shrink in size, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and caramelized.

Do you caramelize onions covered or uncovered? ›

The first phase of the process is softening the onions so that they collapse into a tender mass while releasing a good deal of their liquid. If you cover the pan, you'll trap steam, which will speed up their softening, heat them more quickly, and help release their liquid more quickly.

What pan is best for caramelized onions? ›

I love non-stick pans for making pancakes and eggs, but they're not the best pick for caramelized onions. Instead, I recommend using a cast-iron skillet. As the onions cook, a delicious fond will develop on the bottom of the pan. If you scrape it up and stir it into the onions, it will make their flavor even richer.

Is it better to caramelize onions with butter or oil? ›

Our Test Kitchen likes to use butter when caramelizing onions, as it offers the richest flavor. If you avoid dairy or don't have butter, you can caramelize onions in other fat such as margarine or olive oil. Add the onion slices. It's okay if they overlap a bit here because they'll shrink as they cook down.

Should I use butter or oil to caramelize onions? ›

You can use either oil or butter to caramelize onions — but ideally, you use a combination of both! I like to use olive oil, and this cooking fat tolerates heat particularly well. Meanwhile, butter adds a distinctly rich flavor to the caramelized onions.

How long should you caramelize onions for? ›

Before you start, let us be clear about something: No matter the approach, the caramelization process will take time: 15–20 minutes for French onion soup and 45 minutes to an hour for jammy, mahogany-hued onions. Fortunately, while they cook over low heat you can take care of other things.

Do you need to add sugar to caramelize onions? ›

You'll see some people add sugar to the recipe, which is done to speed it up. Doing this is caramelising the sugar, not the onion. The onions get plenty sweet enough on their own if you take your time with it. From a health perspective it's much better not to add extra sugar.

Why add vinegar to caramelize onions? ›

Tip: use apple cider vinegar for white and yellow onions and balsamic vinegar for red onions. Tip: the vinegar serves to deglaze the pan, adds acidity, and brings this recipe together by boosting the tangy and savory flavors of the caramelized onions. If the onions stick to the pan, that's fine.

Why are my onions not caramelizing? ›

Not cooking the onions long enough.

→ Follow this tip: Cook times will vary depending on the number of onions you're cooking and the type of onion (its sugar content and age), but plan to cook caramelized onions for 40 to 50 minutes (at least) until they have a dark-brown, rich color.

Why are my caramelized onions soggy? ›

You may be cooking them on too high a heat, leading them to caramelize before all the liquid they release has evaporated. Try lowering the heat and giving them more time. Some onions are wetter than others, so you need to keep an eye on them and see how much liquid they release.

How does Gordon Ramsay caramelize onions? ›

Caramelize the onions: Heat about 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the onions and stir to coat. Let cook, stirring every 5-10 minutes, until deeply caramelized, about 1 ½ - 2 hours.

Are sauteed onions the same as caramelized onions? ›

Sautéing is about softening and lightly flavoring the onions, while caramelizing is about developing a rich, sweet complexity. Unfortunately, you can't swap one out for the other without changing the flavor profile of your dish. Sautéing onions quickly brings out their natural flavors while maintaining some brightness.

What not to do with bacon grease? ›

Pour it down the drain

Don't put bacon grease down the drain. It's about the fastest way to clog it up. If you pour even one batch of bacon grease down the kitchen sink, you'll likely be on the phone with a plumber before the week's over. Grease solidifies when cool and can ruin your plumbing.

Can you caramelize onions without olive oil? ›

You will need to add more vegetable broth (1/4 cup at a time) as time passes to prevent burning, but the KEY to perfect caramelization without oil is to only add more broth once all of the previously added liquid has completely cooked off.

What can you use instead of butter to caramelize onions? ›

You can caramelize your onion in a little bit of olive oil or plant butter, whatever rocks your taste buds but olive oil is better! It's very important not to burn them, so I start with just a little olive oil and add little splashes of water in between to help the slow cooking method along without burning.

Can you cook with bacon grease? ›

Bacon grease can replace butter, oil or other fats in recipes. It has a low smoke point, though, so it's not good for high-heat cooking. But it's great for roasting, moderate sauteing, and baking. Bacon grease livens up savory dishes, but don't limit yourself.

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