Hot Cream Cheese Onion Dip Recipe
I used to say I hated onions, but I guess I don’t because I loved this dip. It’s ridiculously good and dangerously easy to make. Given what’s in it, it’s impossible that it would be bad. We’re talking pure, unadulterated comfort food. It’s fattening, full of sodium, creamy and rich, with some soft texture from the onions, and a tiny bit of heat to keep you going back for more. Because I used a sweet Vidalia onion, it’s not overly ‘oniony’. Of course, there’s onion flavor, but in a good way, not in a I just ate onions and cannot be around others who haven’t for at least two days type way. I added a pinch of cayenne and it provides some very gentle heat, but if you’re not into heat at all, omit it. I’m a dip lover extraordinaire. As in, I can skip the entree and just eat dip at a restaurant or a party, and this is exactly the kind of dip that’ll make me do it. After a pound of cream cheese and cheese, who needs anything else? It reminds me a lot of Loaded Baked Tater Tot Dip, minus the tater tots, and incorporates elements of various onion dips and spinach and artichoke dips I saw online. It’s a perfect dip to serve for game day as an appetizer, at any dinner party, as a Thanksgiving or holiday side dish. Or, just make it just because it’s Wednesday night. After we gorged on half the batch, I put the remainder into an airtight container, refrigerated it, and the next day nuked it for a minute and it was good as new!
What’s in Baked Onion Dip?
To make this cream cheese onion dip, you’ll need:
Cayenne pepper – You can omit this if you aren’t a fan of spice Cream cheese – I used low-fat cream cheese but full-fat cream cheese will also work. Make sure to use brick-style varieties, not cream cheese from a tub Mayonnaise – Again, I used low-fat mayo to keep this recipe a bit lighter, but full-fat mayonnaise is also great Cheese Sweet Vidalia onion Salt and pepper
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make This Baked Onion Dip Recipe
This onion cheese dip couldn’t be easier to make! Here’s an overview of the process:
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