Easy Creamy Baked Caramelized Onion Dip
Create a rich, crowd-pleasing appetizer with this easy recipe for homemade caramelized onion dip. This creamy version, perfect for game day or parties, bakes up warm and savory.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Combine the sliced onions, butter, and olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Cook over medium-low heat.
- Stir the onions occasionally for 30 to 40 minutes until they are deeply golden brown and sweet. Do not rush this step; low and slow creates the best flavor.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the thyme, if using. Remove the onions from the heat and let them cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sour cream and mayonnaise to the cream cheese. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Fold the cooled caramelized onions into the cream cheese mixture. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Transfer the dip mixture to a small, oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle the Gruyere cheese on top, if using.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the topping is lightly golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- You can caramelize the onions up to two days ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
- For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
- This dip is excellent served cold as well; simply skip the baking step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 55