Caramelized Onion, Gruyere and Bacon Spread

Caramelized Onion, Gruyere and Bacon Spread

1 tbsp butter

3 1/2 cups onion, chopped

4 oz gruyere cheese, shredded

2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped and divided

1/3 cup mayonnaise 

1/3 cup sour cream

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter, add onion to pan and sautée 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. 

Reserve 2 tbsp cheese. Combine the rest of the cheese, Caramelized onions, 1 tbsp chives and remaining ingrediants in a bowl. 

Transfer to a 1 quart casserole dish lightly coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake at 425 degree for 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly. 

Sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp chives and serve.