Baked Onion Cheese Dip

Name: Baked Onion Cheese Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Appetizers, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups chopped sweet onions, divided; Assorted crackers

This cheddar-Vidalia dip gets a nice kick from an added cup of pepper Jack cheese. It's fun to serve with an assortment of crackers and breadsticks. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups chopped sweet onions, divided
Assorted crackers

Directions

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.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without crackers): 208 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Warm Cheddar-Vidalia Onion Dip in Country April/May 2009

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Lisa

May 13, 2019

There's a note at the end of this recipe that states Reduced Fat or Fat Free Mayonnaise does not work in this recipe..???? Did you mean Reduced Fat or Fat Free Cream Cheese? There is no mayonnaise in this recipe unless it was omitted by accident.
kmonster

Mar 25, 2014

I could eat this as a meal I loved it that much! I did cut up bread into squares with a little butter and baked them for a few minutes to use with the dip. Yum!
Appy_Girl

Feb 28, 2014

This is a very tasty dip. I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful the onions tasted. I agree with the other reviewers that its much better once it has cooled. I sprinkled the top with some chili powder just before serving. The recipe is easy to reduce. I made just 1/2 and it was more than ample enough for 4 adults.I will be trying this one again with other cheeses.Janie
Lenadia13

Feb 3, 2013

I added minced garlic. It was super yummy!
Cook_aholic

Jan 24, 2013

One thing I really liked about this has already been mentioned...it is even good when it cools down. That makes it a great recipe to take OR make when you need a snack or appetizer.
FACSteacher

Apr 2, 2011

Made this today and it was very well received! I only got to sample a couple of bites but it was delicious! Great blend of spice with the pepper jack and cheddar! I'll be making this again!
llee107041

Jan 31, 2011

Was great for appetizers warm. The next day cold out of the fridge was even better! YUMMY!