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    Home » Appetizers » Hot Caramelized Onion Dip with Brie

    Hot Caramelized Onion Dip with Brie

    Dec 11, 2018 · Modified: Sep 3, 2020 by Mackenzie Ryan · This post may contain affiliate links | Disclosure policy in footer.

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    Blue background that says "Hot caramelized onion dip" over a picture of a piece of baguette being dipped into brie dip

    Make this hot caramelized onion dip for your next party, festive holiday gathering, or New Year’s party. The sweetness of the golden brown caramelized onions balances the white wine and brie cheese in this easy appetizer.

    overhead image of a cast iron pan of hot caramelized onion dip on a wooden board surrounded by baguette slices

    If you’re hosting a party soon, then you absolutely need to make this hot caramelized onion dip! It only has a few ingredients, and the flavors are gourmet and festive.

    Choosing The Right Brie Cheese

    Brie is a soft French cheese that is made from cow’s milk. Unlike other types of cheese, the rind of this creamy and soft cheese can be eaten. However, since the rind of brie cheese can’t melt, you need to remove it before making this hot caramelized onion dip.

    Brie is typically sold in varying sized wheels, or large wedges. I recommend buying wedges for this recipe because it is easier to remove the rind. There are also different “quality” levels to brie. The best is considered to be triple creme, but any level will work for this recipe.


    Tip: Some brie cheese is formed in wedges instead of wheels. To make it easier to remove the rind, get a wedge that is cut from a wheel, not formed in a wedge.


    If you have leftover brie cheese, store it tightly sealed with plastic wrap in your refrigerator. It will stay fresh this way until the “best by” listed on the package.

    Tips For Making a Perfect Caramelized Onion Dip

    This is an excellent recipe for beginners or professionals alike. It tastes extremely gourmet, but only really requires the patience of letting the onions caramelize to a deep golden brown. Read up on some of these topics to make sure this easy caramelized onion dip recipe is the hit of the party.

    • How To Make Perfect Caramelized Onions.  Since this is the staple ingredient in this dip, I absolutely recommend reading this. It gives all the details about how to make your caramelized onions for this dip so that they are flavorful but not soggy.
    • Buying and Storing Fresh Herbs. To add a flavorful pop, this recipe uses fresh thyme. Learn what to look for at the store, as well as how to keep it fresh once you get home.
    • Blanching and Shocking.  This is the best way to get beautiful color and flavor out of the vegetables you are serving with this brie and caramelized onion dip.
    Gif showing a piece of baguette being dipped into hot caramelized onion dip

    What To Serve with This Hot Caramelized Onion Dip

    One of my favorite things about this easy caramelized onion dip recipe is that it works well with many of the things you have in the kitchen. It also makes it wonderful as a year round appetizer, not just for the holidays. Some of my favorite things are:

    • Granny Smith Apples
    • Toasted Baguette Slices
    • Crudité Vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc…)
    • Pita Chips
    • Fresh Asparagus
    • Bacon Chips

    As long as what you’re serving this caramelized onion dip with isn’t overpowering, it will most likely pair well.

    If you want to serve this caramelized onion dip with wine, I recommend a good dry white. Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet, and Chardonnay will work very well.

    How To Make This Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe without Cast Iron

    For this caramelized onion dip recipe I recommend using a cast iron pan. You can cook the onions directly in it, so you don’t make unnecessary dishes. The cast iron will also retain heat and keep your brie melted much longer. If you don’t have a small cast iron pan to use, don’t worry. Any oven safe dish will work. Here are a few tips to help.

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
    2. After your caramelized onions have finished cooking, deglaze the pan with the white wine. Stir in any stuck-on bits from the bottom of the pan.
    3. Transfer the onions to an oven-safe dish and stir in the thyme and brie cheese. The brie may not melt completely.
    4. Place the dish of caramelized onion dip into the oven and heat for five minutes, or until the brie has completely melted. Remove from the oven, stir, and serve immediately.
    fresh thyme sprinkled on top of brie dip in a cast iron pan

    How To Make This Hot Caramelized Onion Dip

    If your caramelized onion dip starts to cool down, you can reheat it a 350°F oven.  It should only take about five minutes for it to melt back to its former glory. Also, if you want even more delicious caramelized onion dip to enjoy, this recipe can be doubled and still fit in the pan!


    Want a free printable grocery list for this easy caramelized onion dip recipe? Get it HERE.


    Use this grocery list to help simplify shopping. Everything is listed in standard grocery store amounts. If no size is specified, even the smallest package will provide more than enough.

    Happy Cooking! 🙂

    Overhead image of baguette slices surrounding a cast iron pan of caramelized onion dip
    5 from 18 votes

    Brie and Caramelized Onion Dip

    Enjoy this nuanced but flavorful homemade onion dip at your next party.  It is simple to prepare, requires only a few ingredients, and eaten within minutes!
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Mackenzie Ryan
    8
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 1 yellow onion, sliced thinly
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 14 ounces french brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small chunks
    • ¼ cup white wine
    • 3 Tablespoons fresh thyme, stems removed
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in an eight inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and reduce the heat to low. Allow the onions to caramelize slowly, stirring occasionally, every five to ten minutes. They are done when they are a deep golden brown.  About 45 minutes.
    • Once the onions are caramelized to your desire (around 30 minutes) deglaze the pan with the white wine. Scrape up any stuck-on bits of caramelization and stir it into the onions.
    • Turn off the heat and stir in the brie cheese until it is melted. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle the fresh thyme on top. Serve the hot caramelized onion dip with your favorite breads, chips, fruits, and vegetables.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 116mg | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Jera says

      November 23, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      Can this be made ahead?

      Reply
      • Mackenzie Ryan says

        November 23, 2021 at 6:04 pm

        Hi Jera,

        This could be made ahead but you'll get that "skin" that develops on top of the dip as it cools. This can be easily stirred back in and reabsorbed during reheating, you'll just want to be aware of it.

        I would recommend reheating it in a low-temperature oven (300 degrees F) to keep it from losing too much substance and moisture. It should take about 20-30 minutes to heat through, stirring halfway through.

        I hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Marisa Franca says

      December 18, 2018 at 4:29 am

      5 stars
      I need this dip in my life!! It looks so good and I love the animated cheese dipping -- double dipping no less. 🤣The most popular part of a gathering seems to be the appetizer table and a hot dip with caramelized onion and brie cheese would be a hit.

      Reply
      • Mackenzie Ryan says

        December 18, 2018 at 6:44 am

        I know I'm usually that person standing around the appetizer table, and I have a hard time walking away from this caramelized onion dip!

        Reply
    3. Sean@Diversivore says

      December 17, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      Oooooh man, I don't think I can take the Christmas party where this is being served. I mean, call it now - I'm done. Just going to hang out by the table and eat caramelized onion and brie on everything I can think of. Seriously, that is a FANTASTIC combination, and a great way to use brie. I use brie fairly often, and I've made plenty of baked bries, but I've never tried using it to make a dip like this before and it sounds like an absolutely fantastic idea. Cheers!

      Reply
      • Mackenzie Ryan says

        December 18, 2018 at 6:47 am

        As a fellow brie lover, this is going to revolutionize how you make brie appetizers. I feel like with baked brie you get to a point where you have a hard time getting both brie and toppings, but you always get all the flavors together in this caramelized onion dip. Cheers! 🙂

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