This delicious, easy baked onion cheese dip is great for a last minute appetizer. You guuuuyyyyssss, it’s SO good, I almost ate the whole pan myself! Serve it with tortilla chips, fresh bread, or pita chips.
Five different cheeses go into this fabulous hot onion dip, and there is no such thing as too much cheese!
Help!!
Ok, awhile back a darling reader reached out to me and shared her baked onion cheese dip which I’ve been holding onto to try. The problem is, I can’t remember her name!! So, if this recipe was from you and you DM’d it to me on Instagram:
- Tell me who you are!
- THIS IS THE BEST DIP!!
I adjusted things a bit to my family’s likes but my goodness, you weren’t kidding, this dip is everything.
Recommended Equipment
Before You Begin…
Slice up the onion and get them caramelizing and then pull out all your cheeses to prep. The cream cheese needs to be softened, so get that out on the counter so it can come to room temperature. You’ll also want to grate the parmesan, Swiss and sharp cheddar cheeses yourself if you can. Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as well as cheese you grate yourself. The Mexican blend will always be a pre-shredded bag.
The Secret to Onion Dip
Caramelized onions.
Do not just throw those onions in there, caramelize them first! And in fact, if you want to really make your caramelized onions top notch throw in a little Worcestershire sauce. It adds a depth of flavor to those onions that you will love!
What Do I Need for Baked Onion Cheese Dip?
You will need cheese, cheese and more cheese!! Grab a sweet onion, a few simple ingredients and you’re on your way! Here is what you will need:
- Onions: Sweet Onion, Butter, Worcestershire Sauce
- Cheeses: Cream Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Mexican Blend Cheese
- Dip: Mayonnaise, Sour Cream
- Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Herbs (thyme and chopped chives)
Keep scrolling to see the complete recipe card with all the measurements for each ingredient.
How to Make Cheesy Onion Baked Dip
- Caramelize Onions: Preheat a cast iron skillet on the stove and add the butter to melt, then add the onions that let them get tender. Season them with a little salt and let them cook. Add Worcestershire sauce and allow the onions to caramelize stirring every few minutes.