This Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip is always one of the first foods gone at a party. It's salty, sweet and full of savory goodness in every bite. Go ahead and make a double batch and watch it disappear.
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You know those recipes that are your go-to's for a casual gathering? You think about not making it, but it is just too good to replace? This Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip is exactly that. The jammy onions, salty bacon and Gruyere cheese are a match made in heaven. Grab some crackers and you're ready to go.
The secret to this recipe is the caramelized onions. The umami flavor that they add to the dip take the flavors to another level. Caramelizing onions is easy to do, it just takes a little bit of time. Read our tips below for how to make the best caramelized onions.
Ingredients
The ingredient list is short and sweet for this cheesy onion dip.
Ingredient Notes:
Caramelized Onions: Yellow, Vidalia or Walla Walla onions are the best choice for this dip.
Cheese: Gruyere is a smooth melting type of Swiss cheese that's made from whole cow's milk. It's often described as both sweet and slightly salty. It's a perfect cheese for warm dips because it melts so smoothly.
Cream Cheese: Full fat or reduced fat cream cheese will both work in this recipe.
Sour cream: Full fat sour cream will give you the best flavor but light will work in a pinch.
Worcestershire Sauce: There isn't a lot but it helps balance the flavors of the dip.
Chives: Fresh chopped chives add a pop of color and a hint of garlicky flavor.
Bacon: Use your favorite bacon, just cook and crumble ahead of time.
Instructions
This easy dip comes together really quickly, especially if you caramelize the onions ahead of time.
Cream together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add the chives, bacon, caramelized onions, shredded cheese and Worcestershire sauce and stir until combined.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the dip in a cast iron pan and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of shredded Gruyere cheese. Bake until bubbly and serve immediately with crackers or bread.
Expert Tips for the Best Onion Dip
✘ Make the caramelized onions ahead of time. The hardest thing about caramelizing onions in the time it takes. The onions will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks so its easy to plan ahead and have them on hand.
✘ Shred the cheese at home. Freshly shredded cheese melts better because it doesn't contain the anti caking coating that bagged cheese has.
✘ Use room temperature cream cheese and sour cream. Room temp ingredients are easier to mix together.
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Recipe
Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- dash of Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese,, 1 cup sour cream,
- Add Worcestershire sauce, caramelized onions, 1 ¾ cups shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons chives and bacon and stir to combine.1 cup caramelized onions, 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese,, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives,, 5 slices bacon,, dash of Worcestershire Sauce
- Place mixture in a cast iron pan and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly. You can broil for the last few minutes if desired.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chives and serve with crackers.
Notes
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Nutrition
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2 oz of cheese?? Can that be right?
No wonder it is first item gone,. It is tiniest recipe ever seen
If making for a party, triple it.
I made to take to a party and it is a joke of a size. It is enough for 2 maybe 3 people. Not a house full of people.
Totally agree!
This recipe has changed since originally posted. It used to call for mayo instead of cream cheese. Is there any way i can get the old recipe? I just tried it this way and while good, i prefer the original
Hi Sarah, The old recipe used 2 ounces of gruyere, 1/3 cup mayo and 1/3 cup sour cream the other amounts were the same. I updated it to make a larger quantity. Hope that helps.
This recipe is delicious and a crowd favorite for holiday parties. Thank you for sharing!
Hi! The recipe says chopped onions, but your photos look like they’re sliced. Is there a difference (or preferred method)? Thanks in advance, can’t wait to make this!
You can do either, I generally do slices because it’s faster to cut and easier to caramelize. This is one of my favorite recipes of all time. You will love it!