Vermont onion dip is a melty, cheesy, creamy dream

"This recipe will tick all your craving boxes: Creamy onion dip? Tick. Bacon? Tick. Cheddar cheese? Tick. An excuse to eat potato chips? Tick...."

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola
1 large sweet Vidalia onion, cut in half and sliced into 1/8-inch half-moons
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1 cup mayonnaise
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces sour cream
2 cups grated Vermont aged, sharp cheddar, divided
1 tablespoon hot sauce, like Frank’s RedHot
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste
8 strips bacon, cooked until crisp
potato chips, for serving
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