I’m back with another easy recipe that would be good if you are getting ready for hosting some friends or family for the Super Bowl. I think this one is simple but delicious and can be served with crackers but also great with a variety of vegetables. This is also one of those recipes that if you take the time to freshly grate your own cheese (I used Cracker Barrel white and yellow cheddar) that you can really tell the difference in quality.
I hope you enjoy this one and if you are looking for some other great dips, you can find them here.
Baked Cheese and Sweet Onion Dip
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 6 to 8 ounces grated cheese, divided (I used white cheddar from Cracker Barrel)
- 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 to 350F. Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients (except reserve about 1/2 cup cheese to be sprinkled on top) and stir to combine.
- Turn mixture out into prepared dish, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
- Evenly sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup cheese over the top.
- Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until top is golden browned, bubbly, and dip is done to your liking. Allow dip to cool momentarily before serving. Dip is best warm and fresh, but extra will keep airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Gently re-heat in microwave before serving leftover portion. Serving Suggestions – chips, bread, crackers, bagel chips, pita chips, Fritos Scoops, mini toasts, carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber sticks, zucchini sticks, jicama, bell pepper wedges, your favorite crudites, or eat by the spoonful.
