About
Kristi's Famous Onion Dip is part of the reason everyone loves Kristi's parties (Kristi having a sparkling personality is the other)! This dip is incredible, plain and simple! Buttery and sweet caramelized onions are mixed into a creamy, tangy cream cheese dip with plenty of sharp parmesan and smoky Gruyère cheese. But Kristi's Famous Onion Dip goes one step beyond by serving it with homemade parmesan-topped crostini for dipping! This party is going to be amazing!
Ingredients
- For the crostini:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- olive oil, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- For the dip:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 Vidalia onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated, divided
- fresh chives, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer.
Step 3 -Brush the bread slices with the olive oil and season them with the black pepper.
Step 4 -Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese on the slices.
Step 5 -Bake until lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 6 -Transfer the crostini from the oven and set them aside. Make sure to keep the oven on 375 degrees F.
Step 7 -In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 8 -Add the onions to the melted butter and toss to coat.
Step 9 -Cut a piece of parchment paper roughly the same size as the inside of the skillet and place it on top of the onions as they cook.
Step 10 -Reduce the heat to low.
Step 11 -Cook the onions, covered and while stirring occasionally, until they have softened and browned, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 12 -Remove the parchment paper and add the sherry, the Worcestershire sauce, and the thyme leaves to the onions and toss well to combine.
Step 13 -Season the onion mixture with the salt and the pepper.
Step 14 -Simmer the onion mixture until the thyme is fragrant and the flavors meld together, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 15 -Transfer the skillet from the heat.
Step 16 -In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, the sour cream, the remaining parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup of the Gruyère cheese and stir and fold to combine.
Step 17 -Add the onion mixture to the cream cheese mixture and fold to combine.
Step 18 -In a 2-quart casserole dish, add the onion mixture and spread it out evenly.
Step 19 -Top the onion mixture with the remaining Gruyère cheese.
Step 20 -Bake for 15 minutes.
Step 21 -Switch the oven to broil and broil the dip until the top is browned and bubbly, about 2-5 minutes.
Step 22 -Garnish with the chives and serve with the crostini.
