French Onion Cheese Dip
Made from three different cheeses and sweet onions, this French onion cheese dip is a sure-fire winner! When served with crostini, the pairing is the perfect appetizer for New Year's or any other party!
Servings 36 servings
Calories 128kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 cups sliced sweet onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 oz Brie cheese cut into cubes
- 4 oz Gruyere cheese shredded
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese shredded
For the crostini
- 1 18-inch baguette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a 12-inch skillet melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion and salt. Sauté over medium-low, stirring occasionally until the onions are caramelized with deep color, 20-25 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- To the warm the caramelized onions, add the cream cheese. Stir the cream cheese into the onions until it is melted and smooth. Next, stir in the Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, Brie cheese, Gruyere, and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir to combine and pour into an 8-inch skillet or baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheeses are melted and warmed through, 5-6 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with crostini.
For the crostini
- Slice the baguette ½-inch thick. Lay in an even layer on baking sheets and drizzle or brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is slightly browned and toasted, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool until ready to serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.2g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 19.5mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 59.4mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 1.3g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 82.2mg | Iron: 0.6mg