Description
If you’re searching for the ultimate crowd-pleaser, this Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Dip is it. Warm, creamy, and bursting with deep savory flavor from slowly caramelized onions and nutty Gruyere cheese, it’s a go-to for easy entertaining or comforting snacking. Perfect for those in need of quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner starters, or a show-stopping addition to your food ideas list. This easy recipe is baked to golden perfection and pairs beautifully with anything from toasted bread to crunchy veggies. It’s exactly what your next party or quiet night in needs.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 30–40 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.
2. In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of Gruyere cheese until smooth. Add salt, pepper, and thyme if using.
3. Stir in the caramelized onions, making sure they’re well distributed through the cheese mixture.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the dip mixture to an oven-safe dish or small cast iron skillet and smooth the top.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere on top.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbling and golden on top.
7. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped chives or parsley, and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Caramelizing the onions low and slow is key—don’t rush this step.
Use freshly grated Gruyere for the best melt and flavor.
You can make this dip a day in advance and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg