A while ago I came across a recipe for a hot sweet onion dip that sounded interesting. I had never really paid much attention to onions as they are not usually the star of the show and I could not recall having ever tried a sweet onion. I normally just use the basic yellow onions in cooking and some red onions for salads. The other day I noticed that they had some vidalia onions that were labeled as sweet at the grocery store and I picked some up right away remembering this recipe. This dip was super simple to make; you just mix everything and bake until it is golden brown and bubbling. I really enjoyed the hot sweet onion dip! The baked onions were soft and tender and they actually were nice and sweet. The sweetness of the onions went really well with the rest of the creamy and savoury dip. I served the dip with some toasted bread for dipping and or spreading. I will definitely be making this again.
Hot Sweet Onion Dip
ingredients
- 1 (4 ounce) package of cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- 1/2 cup sweet onion (chopped)
- pepper to taste
directions
- Mix everything, place it in a baking dish and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the top is nice and browned, about 30-50 minutes.
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Beachlover says
November 13, 2008 at 12:20 amOMG! this look savoury !!
Jeanine says
November 13, 2008 at 12:55 amI’ve never been a huge fan of onions either, but the right onions, prepared the right way, can be amazing. This looks fantastic, Kevin!
Esi says
November 13, 2008 at 12:57 amThis would be great at holiday parties. Looks great!
Mrs Ergül says
November 13, 2008 at 1:23 amWow, my husband will love this! Cheese and onion – his staple!
Anonymous says
November 13, 2008 at 1:30 amI am a new visitor to your blog! Wow…I am so impressed. Your recipes are great, your photography is nothing short of fabulous. Thanks for sharing!
MaryBeth says
November 13, 2008 at 1:56 amThis looks very sophisticated and would be a great addition to any party.
Adrienne says
November 13, 2008 at 2:39 amOoooh, that looks delicious. I love onions.
Gloria says
November 13, 2008 at 2:41 amKevin me encanta esto, really love tis!!! Gloria
Elra says
November 13, 2008 at 3:55 amSounds really delicious, serve with crackers, or even celery sticks. Hmmm
Lori Lynn says
November 13, 2008 at 4:05 amOh, and your nice crusty bread makes your dip look even better.
Rindy R says
November 13, 2008 at 4:07 amI LOVE this dip! It is always a crowd favorite. Reminds me of an onion pie I make – Now that I have seen this – I am going to have to dip that recipe out and get my onion fix! Thanks!
Millie says
November 13, 2008 at 4:40 amI am definitely going to try this! I love your blog and the pictures are so great! Thanks for sharing.
Heather says
November 13, 2008 at 4:40 amyum! i don’t really cook with sweet onions a lot, either, but it looks delicious!! i’ll bet it’s a big crowd pleaser!
Helene says
November 13, 2008 at 4:47 amThis is bookmarked. Thanks Kevin. I love anything with onions & cheeses like French Onion Soup. I have to make this. Looks too good.
Cakebrain says
November 13, 2008 at 4:49 amThis dip is screaming to be at a party. I’m sure it’ll be a perfect hit at any holiday party!
Manggy says
November 13, 2008 at 4:54 amI’m glad you’ve discovered the joys of the sweet onion– they are really the hidden gems of the vegetable garden 😉
Amy says
November 13, 2008 at 5:38 amI love sweet onions. I use it in everything. This dip looks super yummy. I will have to give it a try!
Amber says
November 13, 2008 at 5:52 amWalla walla onions out of Washington are a yellow onion that really sweet also. But how can onions not be the star sometimes? That is like blasphemy. I make creamed onions at Thanksgiving with sherry and herbs. Who needs turkey. I love great homemade dips and this looks and sounds mmmmmmm.
Sara says
November 13, 2008 at 6:06 amThis sounds really good!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
November 13, 2008 at 6:47 amInteresting and flavorful! That dip is original!
Cheers,
Rosa
noble pig says
November 13, 2008 at 7:32 amLove it, with the list of ingredients how could it be bad?
Peter M says
November 13, 2008 at 9:10 amIt comes as no surprise that this dip would come from White on Rice Couple…good eye!
Xeyedmary says
November 13, 2008 at 12:59 pmHi- I stumbled across your blog yesterday- I’m so impressed! I want to try every recipe- in fact- this onion dip recipe- does your ingredient list say “14 ounce pkg” of cream cheese or “one, 4 ounce pkg”? Thanks for clarifying!
Ben says
November 13, 2008 at 1:27 pmNice, easy and perfect for this weather 🙂
HoneyB says
November 13, 2008 at 1:29 pmSounds like a great party dish! Looks yummy!
diva says
November 13, 2008 at 2:20 pmAH! i’m such a sucker for onions. and i love making sweet onion sauces for pizzas and pasta 🙂 this looks amazing. definitely something i’ll give a try. x
mikky says
November 13, 2008 at 3:05 pmmmm… yum… this will be a perfect starter… amazing, kevin… 🙂
Dawn says
November 13, 2008 at 3:32 pmhow do you stay so thin? tell me you walk 10 miles a day or something? ha ha
Another awesome creation here Kevin.
Andrea says
November 13, 2008 at 3:33 pmThat looks amazing. I, on the other hand, am an onion addict and will eat them raw, plain, stuffed and cooked. As a kid I used to pick them out of whatever they were in and save them for last (best for last!) I love the looks of this dip and am looking for something like this to bring to a t-giving party! Thanks!
Chocolate Shavings says
November 13, 2008 at 3:47 pmSounds good!
Kristy - Where's My Damn Answer says
November 13, 2008 at 4:17 pmYum. My husband loves onion dip – we may have to try this one soon.
Aggie says
November 13, 2008 at 4:52 pmOh I bet this was good, this is a great new dip to try!
Jan says
November 13, 2008 at 4:56 pmOooh cheese and onion – yum!
cindy* says
November 13, 2008 at 4:59 pmyum! this looks like a perfect dish for holiday parties.
Nina Timm says
November 13, 2008 at 5:30 pmYu really are into comforting dishes at the moment, Kevin. I love it!
Cheryl says
November 13, 2008 at 5:38 pmKevin, that looks and sounds delicious! I cant wait to try it!
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says
November 13, 2008 at 5:47 pmDelicious looking – I am a big fan of all things onion and this will be a hit for the peoples!!! YUM
Colleen says
November 13, 2008 at 6:51 pmWhat a great variation on onion dip. Your pictures are beautiful as well!
Debbie says
November 13, 2008 at 11:41 pmSounds great and looks delicious. The bread looks so nice and crispy!
Darius T. Williams says
November 14, 2008 at 12:13 amSo simple and so easy – you made this looks GREAT!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
soulchocolate says
November 14, 2008 at 3:14 amYummy! This looks to be an easy and tasty dish that I can make for a tasty side to accompany dinner!
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
November 14, 2008 at 3:25 amIt’s a completely improved Lipton Onion Soup Mix dip! I love it.
Lulu G says
November 14, 2008 at 7:09 amHow could you? I have such a weakness for dips. Now I just have to make this. It’s beautiful. 😀
Kim says
November 14, 2008 at 12:53 pmOkay Kevin, this is one of my favorite dishes that you have made. Love the photos and the everything about this. My husband loves onion dip and insists on buying it in the jar, yuk! I am going to turn him around with your version!
Xeyedmary says
November 14, 2008 at 1:04 pmThanks for the parentheses!
I am definitely trying this for my next get-together.
I scrolled back thru older posts- lots of scrumptious food to try!
Thank you again!
pixen says
November 14, 2008 at 1:30 pmgreaaaaat recipe… I was thinking about it yesterday and there you answer it! It’s one of my favourite dish for Winter. Great photography and thank you for sharing. You made me hungry! 😀
Alexa says
November 14, 2008 at 10:20 pmWow, this looks like such decadent appetizer!
[eatingclub] vancouver || js says
November 15, 2008 at 12:22 amThis is one great-looking dip! Love the fact that it uses onions as the star.
Coffee and Vanilla says
November 15, 2008 at 12:57 amGreat choice Kevin! If I wasn’t on diet I would make it right now 🙂
Margot
Deborah says
November 16, 2008 at 3:09 pmThis looks DELICIOUS!
Manger La Ville says
November 17, 2008 at 2:55 amThis sounds delicious and perfect for the holiday season.
Proud Italian Cook says
November 17, 2008 at 5:54 amThis looks really good for the holidays!
Jaime says
November 17, 2008 at 6:49 ami love a good onion dip!
1969 says
November 18, 2008 at 6:40 pmI have a similar recipe for a Sweet Onion Dip and you are right, this is fantastic!
K.Eckerle says
November 28, 2008 at 9:50 pmMany years ago I ended up with a bag of yellow onions that needed to be used. I peeled them and set them in a baking dish. Poured melted butter over them, with salt, pepper, dill and baked in the over til tender. Topped with grated Romano cheese. They were THE HIT of the holiday dinner and so sweet. The sugar in the onions carmelized and they were excellent. I love onions!
Rita says
December 21, 2008 at 3:17 amHi Kevin
Just wanted to stop by to let you know I made this tonight and we loved here at home. I added a few fresh herbs and it was great. Thanks for sharing it w us!
Millie says
January 18, 2009 at 10:39 pmI just made this to snack on during the football game. So, so delicious! I blogged about it and gave a link to your blog so others can get the recipe. Thanks for posting such a delicious recipes.
Anonymous says
March 24, 2009 at 4:20 pmWhat’s not to love? Sweet onions, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and bruschetta? Well, throw in a Friday night glass of red wine, some serious B movie on the SciFi channel and you’ve got yourself a memorable evening.
Excellent flavors and a fabulous recipe. Thanks for sharing. =)
KelliSue Kolz says
October 21, 2009 at 7:36 pmI made this. Very yummy. I love grilled onions so I sliced thinly a very large New York candy sweet onion in a little olive oil, then added it to your recipe.
It was very good. Thanks for posting the recipe.
http://www.kellikolz.blogspot.com
Cookie baker Lynn says
October 27, 2009 at 3:23 amHeck, yes! Onions rock.
Anonymous says
December 4, 2009 at 11:21 pmHaving a snow day here in South Texas–surprise, surprise! Made this onion dip and it is delcious! Very rich. Thanks for the simple and yummy recipe! CP
Heather says
March 20, 2010 at 12:24 amLove the sound of this dip…I think I will go to the grocery store this eveing. I wonder what it would be like to carmalize the onions before adding to the cream cheese mixture. Thanks for all your great ideas.
Kevin says
March 20, 2010 at 10:24 amHeather: The caramelized hot onion dip version is also excellent!
Lindsey says
May 4, 2010 at 3:40 pmKevin, I lovvvvvvvvve sweet onion, I must absolutely try this.
I still have so many readers remarking on your fabulous roasted red pepper and feta dip, and I never fail to credit you. I tis FANTASTIc. Today, in fact, I'm bringing it into a grad class as part of a presentation of healthy, creative snacks for kids. (Along with some homemade pita chips, of course)!
Keep up the awesome cooking.
Lindsey
http://theadventuresofculinarylin.wordpress.com/
Anonymous says
September 7, 2010 at 4:20 pmYou are such so talented!
coconuts says
November 3, 2010 at 10:59 amI substitute low-fat mayo in dip recipes…eliminates the "too oily" element cooked dips
Charlie says
April 20, 2011 at 5:21 pmHi Kevin: Sounds so good! and looks even better!
A recipe to definitely do.
But as I am not a fan of cream cheese I will substitute ricotta.
Ashley says
December 11, 2012 at 5:22 pmI've done this for years…and mine is even simpler…chop an onion (any kind…sweet are good but any will do), grate a bunch of cheese (anything you like…those little smoked cheeses from Hickory Farms work great)…mix in enough mayo to coat, spread in pie plate, bake till bubbly and browned. Warning: must be eaten all at once as it separates upon reheating.
MistyBlu says
November 21, 2016 at 4:32 amA little sprinkle of chives or even parsley on the top would be pretty and add some color. This looks easy and delicious!!