HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION DIP

Do you remember that delicious dehydrated French Onion Soup that came in a box made by a big tea company? It was served with potato chips at many football parties and my mother also served it at her Christmas parties. I have to admit, I made it too back in the late 1960s and 70s. Have you ever read the ingredients list? Well, here is an equally delicious and healthier alternative. . .made with plain Greek yogurt. I know we aren't counting calories when we are eating this with potato chips, but you feel a little less guilty. My husband thought it was the old recipe made with sour cream. He was pleasantly surprised!

4 strips bacon, finely diced

½ sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, very finely diced

2 cups thick plain Greek yogurt (you can use sour cream, if you prefer)

3 T dried onion flakes

1 t onion powder

½ t garlic powder

1 t beef bouillon granules

½ t sea salt

½ t fine ground black pepper

2 T minced fresh chives

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon pieces until crisp. Transfer to a medium size bowl and set aside.

Pour off most of the bacon grease and add the onion and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often. Transfer to bowl with bacon bits.

Stir in the rest of the ingredients and spoon into a serving bowl.