Hot Caramelized Onion Dip
This hot, caramelized, onion dip is a great appetizer for anyone on a low-sucrose diet. Instead of using bread to scoop the cheesy mixture, substitute low-sucrose veggies, like endive leaves or celery.
Sucrose and starch tolerance vary. Individuals may need to modify the recipe to meet personal diet goals.
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon (no-sugar added)
- 1 onion, halved and sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and caramelized (do not let them get crisp). This can take up to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the onions from the pan into the bowl.
- Spread the dip in a small (2 cup) baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes. Crumble the bacon over top and serve.
Recipe from ASweetLife
Editorial Advisory Board
Dr. Jaya Punati, MD
Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Punati is a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. She is the director of the pediatric gastrointestinal neuromuscular and motility disorders program and also participates in national multicenter research studies and committees.
She has been named to the “Best Doctors in America" list. Her main clinical focus is in pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders, including chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, Hirschsprung’s disease, gastroparesis, and chronic refractory constipation and encopresis. She specializes in manometry testing, including esophageal and gastric colonic anorectal testing.
Dr. Punati is also an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at USC Keck School of Medicine.
Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Dr. Hernandez-Sanchez graduated from the La Salle University School of Medicine and University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Hernandez-Sanchez finished his fellowship at Mattel’s Children’s Hospital at UCLA. He specializes in pediatric gastroenterology at Gastro Health in south Florida. Dr. Hernandez-Sanchez is affiliated with West Boca Medical Center and is also a member of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN).