Party's on Hot Cheese and Onion Dip

Turn up the heat at your next gathering with "Party's On Hot Cheese and Onion Dip," a rich, creamy, and utterly indulgent appetizer designed to wow your guests. This baked dip combines the savory goodness of caramelized onions, sharp cheddar, and melty mozzarella with the velvety texture of sour cream and cream cheese. A touch of Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder adds depth, while a final flourish of fresh chives brightens every bite. Perfectly bubbly and golden from the oven, this crowd-pleasing recipe pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, crackers, or crusty bread. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the ultimate cheesy appetizer for parties, game nights, or holiday celebrations.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 large Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped (for garnish)
• 0 optional Tortilla chips, crackers, or bread slices (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until the onions are golden and caramelized. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Fold in the cooled caramelized onions and mix until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden around the edges.

Step 8

Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle chopped chives on top for garnish before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or bread slices for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1136.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3769.3

Total Fat 336.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 160.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 855.5mg	0%
Sodium 4806.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 106.4g	0%

Vitamin D 52.5IU	0%
Calcium 3011.5mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 991.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.4%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 10.6%