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Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

This Whole30 and keto caramelized onion and bacon dip is so addicting and makes a perfect game day snack. It's completely dairy free, but you'll never know by how creamy is it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cashew soaking time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free dips, game day appetizer, keto bacon dip, keto dips, paleo super bowl snacks, whole30 dips, whole30 game day
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 slices thick-cut sugar free bacon chopped
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 1/2 cup paleo mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp almond milk or any non-dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish.

Instructions

  • Before cooking, make sure to soak the cashews for 1 hour to overnight.
  • Heat a skillet to medium heat. Cook chopped bacon until they are brown and crispy, about 10 minutes
  • Remove the bacon bits with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
  • Add the onions into the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes stirring occasionally until the onions are caramelized. Remove from heat.
  • Combine cashews, mayo, nutritional yeast, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and cayenne in the food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Place in a bowl, then add bacon bits and caramelized onions and mix well.
  • Sprinkle with green onions, and serve with chips, crackers, and/or sliced vegetables.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving - about 1/4 cup | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg