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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sylvie says
YUMMY YUMMY
making it again......
can i prepare all and then freeze it, just to get ahead on my Christmas preparation
Lisa says
So happy you love it as much as we do! I would just freeze the caramelized onions and the bacon crumbles separately. Then the last minute prep is minimal. I worry about the cheese separating if you freeze it all. Let me know how it works!
Doni says
Delicious recipe! I love that it makes a small dish. Some recipes are so large. Our dinner party of 4 loved this. The cook time is spot on. Low and slow makes a much better caramelized onion.
Julie Strickland says
Lisa,
I just made the dip, great recipe. I added a little yellow mustard and it gave that extra something, something it cut the sweetness of the onion and gave it a little tartness. Overall, delicious recipe.
Julie Strickland says
Are the onions chopped or thinly sliced? Spanish or sweet onion? I plan on trying this for Thanksgiving this year with a test run before. Sounds amazing
Lisa says
Hi Julie, I have had success using either kind of onion and I slice them thinly, not chop them. Enjoy your test drive, this dip is one of my favorites!
Elizabeth says
I have made this amazing dip twice now and all my friends adore it! Thanks for the awesome recipe!