The Best Hot Onion Dip
If you’re in the mood for an easy and cheesy appetizer, The Best Hot Onion Dip is for you!
Even though this recipe has been around forever, it’s one that should definitely be featured.
With only four ingredients and 45 minutes, this delicious appetizer is ready to serve. The sweet onions provide a deep flavorful dip and the cheesy crisp topping is perfect to schmear on crackers!
This is a 1:1:1 recipe…1 cup mayo, 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1 cup chopped sweet onions. Throw in some herbs (I like chopped thyme) for color and flavor and you are done with the ingredients.
I like to use sweet onions as they are…sweet! Ha! You could also use red onions or 1/2 and 1/2 to give the finished dip some color.
Cheddar cheese is the traditional cheese, but Gouda, Havarti, Gruyère and Swiss are all good options.
As for the herbs, thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano or a combination are all options.
Combine all of the ingredients, transfer it to a small oven-safe baking dish or a mini cast-iron skillet and bake for 35-45 minutes or until it’s bubbling and the top is nicely browned.
Remove it from the oven, sprinkle some additional herbs on top and serve it with pita chips, crostini or crackers.
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The Best Hot Onion Dip
Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion (1 medium onion)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Spray a small baking dish or 6-inch cast iron pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup. Set aside.
Combine the onion, mayonnaise, cheese and 2 teaspoons of the fresh herbs in a medium size bowl. Stir well to combine.
Transfer the onion mixture to the prepared pan and set the pan on the foil-lined sheet pan.
Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Garnish with the remaining teaspoon of fresh herbs. Serve hot and enjoy!
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