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Creamy French Onion Dip

Source of Recipe

Bon App�tit


Recipe Introduction

"Think of this crowd-pleaser as the love child of French onion soup and French onion dip: an ooey-gooey, salty, tangy Gruy�re-filled dip with jammy caramelized onions. Gruy�re is classic for that French onion soup flavor, but any fairly firm cheese like cheddar or Gouda will work�you can even mix and match if you�d like."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/yzz3mjna

List of Ingredients

◦ 3 tablespoons plus 1 � teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
◦ 5 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
◦ 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
◦ 2 bay leaves
◦ � teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
◦ 1 sprig thyme, plus more for serving
◦ 1 � teaspoon Diamond Crystal or 1 � teaspoons Morton kosher salt, divided
◦ 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
◦ � cup mayonnaise
◦ � cup sour cream
◦ 1 pound Gruy�re, coarsely grated, divided (about 4 cups)
◦ Freshly ground black pepper
◦ � cup panko
◦ 1 baguette, sliced
◦ 2 pears, sliced
◦ 2 red endive, leaves separated


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350� F. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onions, garlic, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 thyme sprig, and 1 � teaspoons Diamond Crystal or 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and jammy, 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a large bowl to combine (a few lumps are okay).

Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs from onions; discard. Transfer onions to cream cheese mixture. Add 3 cups Gruy�re and season with pepper; stir to combine. Transfer dip to an 8-inch cast iron skillet or 2-quart ovenproof baking dish and spread into an even layer with a rubber spatula.

Toss panko, remaining Gruy�re, remaining 1 � teaspoons oil, and remaining � teaspoon salt in a medium bowl to combine, then sprinkle over dip. Bake until heated through and top is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Heat broiler. Broil dip until bubbling and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Scatter more thyme over dip and serve with baguette, pears, and endive alongside for dipping.

Makes 6 to 8 servings






❧ Do Ahead:
Dip (without panko mixture) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Top with panko mixture just before baking.