Description
This warm, creamy Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Dip is packed with sweet golden onions and rich, melty cheese, making it an irresistible appetizer for parties, game day, or cozy nights in. Each bite offers savory comfort and a touch of elegance, best served bubbling hot with toasted bread or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized. Add thyme during the last 5 minutes if using. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth, then fold in half of the Gruyere cheese and two-thirds of the caramelized onions.
3. Transfer mixture to a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Top with the remaining onions and Gruyere.
4. Broil on high for 5–7 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Watch closely to avoid burning.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or parsley, alongside toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
Let the onions cook low and slow to develop full sweetness—don’t rush this step.
For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine or balsamic vinegar during the last few minutes of caramelizing.
Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest texture in your dip base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheese dip, caramelized onion, hot appetizer