Cheddar Onion Dip Recipes

CHEDDAR-ONION DIP

Steps:

• In medium-size cast iron or oven-safe skillet, combine onion, cheeses, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
• Cook over grill heated to medium heat, stirring until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Garnish with scallions, if desired, and serve with crackers.

BAKED ONION DIP II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, mix Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise and sweet onion. Transfer to the baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes, or until onions are tender and the mixture is bubbly and lightly browned.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND WHITE CHEDDAR DIP WITH APPLES AND DARK BREAD

Steps:

• Heat a heavy bottomed medium pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in pot and add onions, raising heat slightly. Add bay, thyme, salt and pepper to onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramel in color, 20 minutes.
• While onions cook, slice apples and douse with a little lemon juice to slow browning. Arrange the apples and bread on a board or platter.
• When onions are soft and sweet, add flour and cook a minute. Whisk in wine, cook a minute then whisk in half-and-half. When the liquid comes up to a bubble, season with nutmeg and cloves and adjust salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in Cheddar and melt then remove from heat and serve in fondue pot or transfer to a small, warmed sauce pot which you can return to the stove top to reheat sauce as necessary. Dip apples and bread in warm cheesy sauce and enjoy.

BAKED SWEET ONION CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix together the onions, garlic, mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream, cheddar, and Tabasco (and curry powder, if using).
• Spread into a lightly pan sprayed small-ish baking dish.
• Top with Parmesan and sprinkle with paprika to taste. (Ground ancho chile powder can be substituted for the paprika, for a little more kick. I prefer the ancho.).
• Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion (scallion).
• Serve hot or warm with crackers, bread, or raw veggie dippers.
• Makes about 6 servings. I usually make a double batch! :).
• Source: I first found a similar recipe to this, which I adapted, from Ron from Worcester at Gail's Recipe Swap.

CHEDDAR ONION DROP BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles course crumbs. Stir the onion, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese into the flour mixture. Pour the buttermilk into the bowl; stir until evenly combined. Drop by 1/4-cupfuls onto prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the biscuits are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

BAKED ONION CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the cheeses, thyme and 1 cup onions; cover and process until blended. Stir in remaining onions. , Transfer to a greased 3-cup baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with crackers.