Updated French Onion Dip
Recipe: #37870
December 08, 2021
Categories: Cheese, Appetizers, Onions, Oven Bake, Gluten-Free Vegetarian, Hot Appetizers, Kosher Dairy, more
"An updated version of the old favorite to serve with sliced baguette, pears or your favorite food for dip. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (12/21)"
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (646.3 g)
- Calories 644
- Total Fat - 44.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 20.6 g
- Cholesterol - 101.5 mg
- Sodium - 3654.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 36.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 11.6 g
- Sugars - 19.9 g
- Protein - 27.5 g
- Calcium - 970.8 mg
- Iron - 1.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 35.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
In a skillet over medium heat heat 3 tablespoons of oil and then add the next 5 ingredients (-salt), cook stirring until onions are golden and jammy (15-20 minutes).
Step 3
Meanwhile in a bowl combine the next 3 ingredients (cream cheese - sour cream), stirring to combine.
Step 4
Remove bay leaves and thyme from onion mixture and discard. Add the onion mixture to the cream cheese mixture. Stir in 3 cups of the cheese and season with pepper; stir to combine. Transfer dip to an 8 inch cast iron skillet or use a 2 quart ovenproof baking dish, spreading into an even layer with a rubber spatula. **** may be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days before proceeding.
Step 5
In a bowl toss the panko crumbs, 1 cup of cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle crumb mixture over the dip. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top is browned.
Step 6
Under broiler, broil dip for 3-5 minutes and then let it cool for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Scatter some thyme over the dip and serve with banquette, pears and endive for dipping.
Tips
No special items needed.