Are you looking for a delicious appetizer or an easy snack? Look no further because the Baked Sweet Onion Cheddar Dip is the perfect recipe for you! The mix of onion, yogurt, mayonnaise, cheddar, and tabasco creates a delicious and gooey dip you will enjoy! We added some parmesan to complement this dish’s sharp, cheesy flavor. Everyone loves a good dip, so this will become a favorite for your social events. They can enjoy it with some bread or crackers or with raw veggies. There you have it, an excellent appetizer you can serve to your guests at parties and family gatherings.
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You will feel the beautiful textures and aromas when you dip your bread into this gooey, cheesy goodness. As you take each bite, the melted cheese will overwhelm your senses.
It is a simple and easy snack you can prepare for those moving nights when you want to stay home and enjoy some comforting foods. But also, you can make it for the next potluck you are invited to. No matter the occasion, the Baked Sweet Onion Cheddar Dip is a delicacy! Let’s go through the recipe and prepare this dip together!
What makes this recipe so unique?
The onion is what adds a solid flavor to this cheese dip. Adding yogurt and mayonnaise to the melted cheese creates a rich and creamy texture that you can dig into with crackers or bread. The Tabasco sauce contributes to the magic, adding its spice and tanginess, complementing the rich, cheesy flavor. After baking, this dip has a melted, gooey, and bubbly texture, so everyone will hurry up to try it.
What to serve it with?
You can serve your baked sweet onion cheese dip with a wide range of dips, as it is a very versatile recipe. Sliced baguettes or sourbread are the perfect carbs to go with this recipe. Crackers are also an excellent option, no matter whether they are plain, flavored, or multigrain. Or you can serve with fresh vegetable sticks like cucumber, bell pepper, celery, or carrot for a fresh alternative, perfect for your summer parties and gatherings.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Enjoying the cheesy dip while it is still hot would be best. However, you can arrange the ingredients in a baking dish and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to serve, pop it in the oven, remove and let everyone enjoy the gooey and cheesy flavors.
Ingredients:
- Yellow sweet onions
- Garlic clove, minced
- Mayonnaise
- Yogurt
- Grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Tabasco sauce
- Curry powder
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Smoked Spanish paprika
- Dried ancho chile powder
- Sweet paprika
- Green onion
Instructions:
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a small baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Combine the garlic, onions, yogurt, mayonnaise, tabasco, cheddar, and curry powder in a mixing bowl. Once combined, transfer into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3. Sprinkle-grated parmesan cheese and some paprika on top.
Step 4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 5. Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy with bread, crackers, or breadsticks.
Baked Sweet Onion Cheddar Dip
Are you looking for a delicious appetizer or an easy snack? Look no further because the Baked Sweet Onion Cheddar Dip is the perfect recipe for you!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped yellow sweet onions
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon curry powder, to taste optional,
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika or 1/8 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a small baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the garlic, onions, yogurt, mayonnaise, tabasco, cheddar, and curry powder in a mixing bowl. Once combined, transfer into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle-grated parmesan cheese and some paprika on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy with bread, crackers, or breadsticks.
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Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
