Apple Walnut Smoked and Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups shredded Apple Walnut Smoked (reserve 1/2 cup) 
• 1 tbs olive oil 
• 2 chopped onions 
• 1 tbs chopped fresh thyme 
• 1 tsp garlic 
• 2 tbs maple syrup
• 1/4-1/2 tsp salt 
• 1/4-1/2 tsp pepper 
• 1/4 cup stout beer or other dark beer 
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
• 2 8-oz package softened cream cheese 
• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• 1 tsp onion powder 
• 3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon (reserve 1/4 cup) 

Recipe

1.  Preheat oven to 375. Over medium low heat add oil in a saute pan add onions, thyme, garlic, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Cook until onions are soft and caramelized (15-20 min). Add beer and cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and let lightly cool.

2.  In a bowl mix cream cheese, onion mixture, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and bacon. Spread in oven safe dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.

3. Bake in oven 25-30 min until browned on top. Serve warm with your favorite pretzels.