Creamy Baked Double Cheese and Onion Dip Recipe
This Creamy Baked Double Cheese and Onion Dip is a rich and flavorful party favorite combining smooth cream cheese, mayo, sharp grated cheese, and sweet Vidalia onions. Baked until bubbly and golden brown, it’s perfect served warm with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for an irresistible appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 47 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (light cream cheese is acceptable)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (light mayonnaise works well)
- 6 to 8 ounces grated cheese, divided (7 ounces Blarney Castle cheese recommended)
- 1 medium/large sweet Vidalia onion, peeled and diced (about 1 heaping cup)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional and to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish or a similarly sized oven-safe baking dish (such as 10-inch) with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, light mayonnaise, diced Vidalia onion, ground black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper if using, and most of the grated cheese, reserving about half a cup of cheese for topping. Stir the mixture thoroughly until well blended.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly for uniform baking.
- Add Cheese Topping: Evenly sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of grated cheese over the top of the mixture, ensuring a golden, bubbly crust when baked.
- Bake the Dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 to 50 minutes. Bake until the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbly, and the dip has set to your liking. The recipe author baked it for 47 minutes as a reference timing.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dip to cool for a few minutes after removing from the oven. This helps it thicken slightly and enhances flavor. Serve warm with chips, bread, crackers, pita chips, or fresh crudités like carrot or celery sticks.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use light cream cheese and light mayonnaise.
- Adjust seasoning like salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to your preference.
- Ensure all ingredients are gluten-free if serving guests with gluten sensitivities.
- Serving suggestions include chips, pita chips, bagel chips, Fritos Scoops, mini toasts, and a variety of vegetables such as carrots, celery, cucumber, zucchini, jicama, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
- Let the dip cool briefly to thicken slightly before serving for best texture.
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