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Hot Sweet Onion Dip

[heart_this] · Nov 12, 2008 · 71 Comments

Hot Sweet Onion Dip

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

Hot Sweet Onion Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 22
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
  1. 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.
Slow Cooker: Mix everything, place it in the slow cooker and cook until the cheese is nice and melted about 1-2 hours on high or 2-4 hours on low.
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Comments

  1. Beachlover says

    November 13, 2008 at 12:20 am

    OMG! this look savoury !!

    Reply
  2. Jeanine says

    November 13, 2008 at 12:55 am

    I’ve never been a huge fan of onions either, but the right onions, prepared the right way, can be amazing. This looks fantastic, Kevin!

    Reply
  3. Esi says

    November 13, 2008 at 12:57 am

    This would be great at holiday parties. Looks great!

    Reply
  4. Mrs Ergül says

    November 13, 2008 at 1:23 am

    Wow, my husband will love this! Cheese and onion – his staple!

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    November 13, 2008 at 1:30 am

    I 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!

    Reply
  6. MaryBeth says

    November 13, 2008 at 1:56 am

    This looks very sophisticated and would be a great addition to any party.

    Reply
  7. Adrienne says

    November 13, 2008 at 2:39 am

    Ooooh, that looks delicious. I love onions.

    Reply
  8. Gloria says

    November 13, 2008 at 2:41 am

    Kevin me encanta esto, really love tis!!! Gloria

    Reply
  9. Elra says

    November 13, 2008 at 3:55 am

    Sounds really delicious, serve with crackers, or even celery sticks. Hmmm

    Reply
  10. Lori Lynn says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:05 am

    Oh, and your nice crusty bread makes your dip look even better.

    Reply
  11. Rindy R says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:07 am

    I 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!

    Reply
  12. Millie says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:40 am

    I am definitely going to try this! I love your blog and the pictures are so great! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  13. Heather says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:40 am

    yum! i don’t really cook with sweet onions a lot, either, but it looks delicious!! i’ll bet it’s a big crowd pleaser!

    Reply
  14. Helene says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:47 am

    This is bookmarked. Thanks Kevin. I love anything with onions & cheeses like French Onion Soup. I have to make this. Looks too good.

    Reply
  15. Cakebrain says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:49 am

    This dip is screaming to be at a party. I’m sure it’ll be a perfect hit at any holiday party!

    Reply
  16. Manggy says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:54 am

    I’m glad you’ve discovered the joys of the sweet onion– they are really the hidden gems of the vegetable garden 😉

    Reply
  17. Amy says

    November 13, 2008 at 5:38 am

    I love sweet onions. I use it in everything. This dip looks super yummy. I will have to give it a try!

    Reply
  18. Amber says

    November 13, 2008 at 5:52 am

    Walla 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.

    Reply
  19. Sara says

    November 13, 2008 at 6:06 am

    This sounds really good!

    Reply
  20. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    November 13, 2008 at 6:47 am

    Interesting and flavorful! That dip is original!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  21. noble pig says

    November 13, 2008 at 7:32 am

    Love it, with the list of ingredients how could it be bad?

    Reply
  22. Peter M says

    November 13, 2008 at 9:10 am

    It comes as no surprise that this dip would come from White on Rice Couple…good eye!

    Reply
  23. Xeyedmary says

    November 13, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    Hi- 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!

    Reply
  24. Ben says

    November 13, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    Nice, easy and perfect for this weather 🙂

    Reply
  25. HoneyB says

    November 13, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    Sounds like a great party dish! Looks yummy!

    Reply
  26. diva says

    November 13, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    AH! 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

    Reply
  27. mikky says

    November 13, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    mmm… yum… this will be a perfect starter… amazing, kevin… 🙂

    Reply
  28. Dawn says

    November 13, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    how do you stay so thin? tell me you walk 10 miles a day or something? ha ha
    Another awesome creation here Kevin.

    Reply
  29. Andrea says

    November 13, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    That 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!

    Reply
  30. Chocolate Shavings says

    November 13, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Sounds good!

    Reply
  31. Kristy - Where's My Damn Answer says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    Yum. My husband loves onion dip – we may have to try this one soon.

    Reply
  32. Aggie says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    Oh I bet this was good, this is a great new dip to try!

    Reply
  33. Jan says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:56 pm

    Oooh cheese and onion – yum!

    Reply
  34. cindy* says

    November 13, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    yum! this looks like a perfect dish for holiday parties.

    Reply
  35. Nina Timm says

    November 13, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    Yu really are into comforting dishes at the moment, Kevin. I love it!

    Reply
  36. Cheryl says

    November 13, 2008 at 5:38 pm

    Kevin, that looks and sounds delicious! I cant wait to try it!

    Reply
  37. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    November 13, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    Delicious looking – I am a big fan of all things onion and this will be a hit for the peoples!!! YUM

    Reply
  38. Colleen says

    November 13, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    What a great variation on onion dip. Your pictures are beautiful as well!

    Reply
  39. Debbie says

    November 13, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    Sounds great and looks delicious. The bread looks so nice and crispy!

    Reply
  40. Darius T. Williams says

    November 14, 2008 at 12:13 am

    So simple and so easy – you made this looks GREAT!

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  41. soulchocolate says

    November 14, 2008 at 3:14 am

    Yummy! This looks to be an easy and tasty dish that I can make for a tasty side to accompany dinner!

    Reply
  42. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    November 14, 2008 at 3:25 am

    It’s a completely improved Lipton Onion Soup Mix dip! I love it.

    Reply
  43. Lulu G says

    November 14, 2008 at 7:09 am

    How could you? I have such a weakness for dips. Now I just have to make this. It’s beautiful. 😀

    Reply
  44. Kim says

    November 14, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    Okay 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!

    Reply
  45. Xeyedmary says

    November 14, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    Thanks 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!

    Reply
  46. pixen says

    November 14, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    greaaaaat 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! 😀

    Reply
  47. Alexa says

    November 14, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Wow, this looks like such decadent appetizer!

    Reply
  48. [eatingclub] vancouver || js says

    November 15, 2008 at 12:22 am

    This is one great-looking dip! Love the fact that it uses onions as the star.

    Reply
  49. Coffee and Vanilla says

    November 15, 2008 at 12:57 am

    Great choice Kevin! If I wasn’t on diet I would make it right now 🙂

    Margot

    Reply
  50. Deborah says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    This looks DELICIOUS!

    Reply
  51. Manger La Ville says

    November 17, 2008 at 2:55 am

    This sounds delicious and perfect for the holiday season.

    Reply
  52. Proud Italian Cook says

    November 17, 2008 at 5:54 am

    This looks really good for the holidays!

    Reply
  53. Jaime says

    November 17, 2008 at 6:49 am

    i love a good onion dip!

    Reply
  54. 1969 says

    November 18, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    I have a similar recipe for a Sweet Onion Dip and you are right, this is fantastic!

    Reply
  55. K.Eckerle says

    November 28, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    Many 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!

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  56. Rita says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:17 am

    Hi 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!

    Reply
  57. Millie says

    January 18, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I 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.

    Reply
  58. Anonymous says

    March 24, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    What’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. =)

    Reply
  59. KelliSue Kolz says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    I 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

    Reply
  60. Cookie baker Lynn says

    October 27, 2009 at 3:23 am

    Heck, yes! Onions rock.

    Reply
  61. Anonymous says

    December 4, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    Having 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

    Reply
  62. Heather says

    March 20, 2010 at 12:24 am

    Love 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.

    Reply
  63. Kevin says

    March 20, 2010 at 10:24 am

    Heather: The caramelized hot onion dip version is also excellent!

    Reply
  64. Lindsey says

    May 4, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    Kevin, 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/

    Reply
  65. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    You are such so talented!

    Reply
  66. coconuts says

    November 3, 2010 at 10:59 am

    I substitute low-fat mayo in dip recipes…eliminates the "too oily" element cooked dips

    Reply
  67. Charlie says

    April 20, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Hi 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.

    Reply
  68. Ashley says

    December 11, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I'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.

    Reply
  69. Elyse says

    December 11, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    This is my go-to dip for every single get together! People go crazy over it – so simple and so delicious. Thanks Kevin!

    Reply
  70. MistyBlu says

    November 21, 2016 at 4:32 am

    A little sprinkle of chives or even parsley on the top would be pretty and add some color. This looks easy and delicious!!

    Reply

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