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Sweet Onion Crack Dip

October 22, 2013 by Emily Hill 75 Comments

 

This sweet onion crack dip is aptly named. Hot, cheesy, onion-y and a little black peppery. Before you know it, you’ll have eaten the entire pan!

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Sweet onion crack dip -- hot, cheesy, and a bit peppery. It is highly addictive! | halfscratched.com


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Disclosure: I received a copy of Bountiful: Recipes Inspired by Our Garden. Post may include affiliate links to support my Diet Coke habit.

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Though I feel we often overuse the word authentic, it is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Todd Porter and Diane Cu of White on Rice Couple. Their life recipe still inspires me, as does their joy in sharing their love of food—and food photography—with the world. Because I admire them so very much, I was humbled (and floored) when I received a copy of their new cookbook, Bountiful: Recipes Inspired by Our Garden.

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Bountiful cookbook from White on Rice Couple
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Gorgeous. Fresh. Enlightening. Drool-inducing. Heartfelt.

These are the words that came to mind when I browsed its pages (and bookmarked nearly half of them). Yes, Bountiful is full of beautiful food photography and delicious recipes. But it is also a labor of love—a love of fruits and vegetables and herbs picked, pulled and pruned straight from their garden.

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Bountiful cookbook from White on Rice Couple - inside
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I almost packed up our family and moved to southern California just so I could have a growing season as robust as Todd and Diane’s.

Or at least a home next door so we could help take some of that extra produce of their hands.

Though my gardening skills leave something to be desired, this sweet onion crack dip appetizer definitely does not. It is filled with ooey, gooey cheesiness, the right amount of sweet onion flavor and a the perfect kick of black pepper. It’s basically heaven in an appetizer.

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Sweet onion crack dip

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You can thank me later.

I loved using a stoneware baking dish for this hot onion dip because it did a great job keeping the dip warm until every last bit was devoured. I love the agave blue and the cranberry color options of the Rachel Ray Cucina stoneware round baker. That cranberry is perfect for serving this appetizer at your next holiday gathering!

Because I can’t help but share the tasty wonder that is Bountiful: Recipes Inspired by Our Garden, I’m giving one lucky ITRML reader a copy of the new cookbook.

Printable recipe for sweet onion crack dip appetizer below.

5.0 from 4 reviews
Sweet Onion Crack Dip
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
50 mins
Total time
1 hour
 
This sweet onion cheese dip (aka "crack dip") is a nice change from your typical hot spinach or artichoke dip. Todd Porter and Diane Cu of White on Rice Couple had it right when they nicknamed it "crack dip." Original recipe can be found in Bountiful: Recipes Inspired by Our Garden.
Author: Emily ~ isthisREALLYmylife.com
Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, very softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (I used light mayo)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 T freshly cracked black pepper
  • Sourdough bread, French baguette, pita bread or your favorite crackers
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan, onion and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  3. Spread the mixture into a 6-inch baking dish or small oven-safe dish. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until ingredients are melted together and crust is a dark golden brown. The darker brown the crust, the better the flavors.
  4. Serve hot with your favorite bread or crackers.
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Filed Under: appetizers, books, contests & giveaways, cool products, food & recipes, reviews Tagged With: appetizer, Bountiful, Bountiful cookbook, cheese dip, cookbook, Diane Cu, dip, food photography, garden, hot cheese dip, onion dip, photography, sweet onion crack dip, Todd Porter, White on Rice, White on Rice Couple

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Comments

  1. Allison

    October 22, 2013 at 6:24 am

    This sounds good! I love making appetizers.

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    • Emily Hill

      July 18, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Me too! They’re some of my favorite recipes.

      Reply
  2. Annette

    October 22, 2013 at 11:51 am

    I would happily enjoy a meal composed of all appetizers. My favorite is bruschetta.

    Reply
  3. Gianna

    October 22, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Wish I could enter, but no facebook. That dip looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      October 23, 2013 at 11:39 am

      I forgot I’d made that mandatory. Just changed the giveaway so now it’s optional. :)

      Reply
  4. Laura

    October 23, 2013 at 3:08 am

    Looks amazing! And just right for a Fall appetizer, yum!

    Reply
  5. steph

    October 23, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Pretty sure I NEED this book!

    Reply
  6. Shannon Baas

    October 23, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Mine is nachos

    Reply
  7. Renee G

    October 23, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    I love spinach artichoke dip.

    Reply
  8. Traci Severson

    October 23, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    I love anything with onion – the dip sounds amazing! Next party it is on my list to make!!! The cookbook sounds amazing!

    Reply
  9. Lizzy

    October 23, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    BLT dip with frito scoops…yum!

    Reply
  10. Tamar

    October 23, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    Chips and dip and really good popcorn.

    Reply
  11. deana c

    October 24, 2013 at 7:15 am

    My favorite appetizer is artichokes francais

    Reply
  12. Crystal Pamplona

    October 24, 2013 at 10:41 am

    My favorite appetizer is wings. I make two kinds every time i go to a function.

    Reply
  13. Keegan

    October 24, 2013 at 10:53 am

    My favorite appetizer is pretty much ANY appetizer, but I usually go for the guacamole first!

    Reply
  14. karen

    October 24, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    My favorite appetizer is anything involving cheese!

    Reply
    • Cyn

      June 6, 2020 at 10:46 am

      AMEN SISTER!!!

      Reply
  15. candace

    October 24, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    i love an appetizer that can be served with toasts or cheeses. really like bruschetta!

    Reply
  16. Christine

    October 24, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    love spinach artichoke dip

    Reply
  17. christopher h

    October 24, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    I usually make bruschetta

    Reply
  18. Becca

    October 25, 2013 at 12:12 am

    Bread for sure!

    Reply
  19. Holly H.

    October 25, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    Love a shrimp dip that my sister in law makes – it’s the best!

    Reply
  20. Anne Marie

    October 26, 2013 at 7:48 am

    My favorite appetizer is avocado egg rolls at Cheesecake Factory. Holy yum. And I need this book! :)

    Reply
  21. Marti

    October 26, 2013 at 8:01 am

    Crab stuffed mushrooms and chicken meatballs are tied for my favorite appetizers.

    Reply
    • Cyn

      June 6, 2020 at 10:50 am

      Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are a HUGE hit here in the far north! Especially when their maker uses our world reknown Red King Crab Alaska’s known for !

      Reply
  22. Joanna

    October 26, 2013 at 8:40 am

    YUM!

    Reply
  23. Joanna

    October 26, 2013 at 8:41 am

    I love hot corn and jalepeno dip, but I think my favorite appetizer is stuffed mushrooms.

    Reply
  24. Erika Follansbee

    October 26, 2013 at 8:52 am

    My favorite appetizer is one just like this…. any kind of warm, cheesy dip! Looks awesome and can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  25. Amy S.

    October 26, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I love garlic & apricot cheese spread. Everyone begs me to make when they visit. The combination sounds so odd, but is decadent!

    Reply
  26. Paula - bell'alimento

    October 26, 2013 at 9:47 am

    a cheese plate with a selection of salami.

    Reply
  27. Elizabeth

    October 26, 2013 at 10:38 am

    I love dips! My two favorites are 7-layer and pizza dips.

    Reply
  28. Devon H

    October 26, 2013 at 11:59 am

    My favorite appetizer would be any kind of dip with crackers or bread. It could be guacamole, baked goat cheese and marinara, salsa, cream cheese with pepper jelly, etc. I love it all! :)

    Reply
  29. elvina

    October 26, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    My favorite appetizer is water cracker topped with figs, brie, and honey. I would LOVE this cookbook! I live in SoCal and love the White on Rice couple! That’s a lot of “loves” but it’s true. :)

    Reply
  30. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato)

    October 26, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    My favorite appetizer is freshly baked baguettes with dips or spreads, like aioli or bruschetta.

    Reply
  31. Daniel M

    October 27, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    hot wings!

    Reply
  32. Heather B

    October 27, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    currently my favorite appetizer is Pumpkin dip!

    Reply
  33. Stephanie Larison

    October 28, 2013 at 6:41 am

    Cheese balls… I could eat them anytime.

    Reply
  34. Francine Anchondo

    October 28, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Hot wings, bruschetta and mozzeralla cheese sticks

    Reply
  35. Michelle D

    October 28, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    Pears and blue cheese!

    Reply
  36. Sand

    October 28, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    I love spinach dip.

    Reply
  37. Deborah

    October 28, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of this book! And favorite appetizer? You seriously wouldn’t make me choose, would you? :)

    Reply
  38. manda

    October 29, 2013 at 8:10 am

    I am an fan of fried tomatoes

    Reply
  39. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes

    October 29, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    Lately I’ve been loving bruschetta, but I can see how this would be addictive.

    Reply
  40. Molly

    October 29, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    excited to try

    Reply
  41. susan smoaks

    October 29, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    i love bread with spinach dip

    Reply
  42. Von

    October 29, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    I always see these things when it is too late to go to the store to buy everything. Looks delicious.

    Reply
  43. Bryan E.

    October 29, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway…raw vegetables & a spicy garlic yogurt dip.

    Reply
  44. Joy Q

    October 29, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    Wings

    Reply
  45. janet

    October 29, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    hi ho crackers and onion dip

    Reply
  46. Aimee

    October 29, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    I love a good chip and dip combo. And cheese cubes, those are always nice too.

    Reply
  47. Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate

    November 2, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    This looks AMAZING!! Wiping the drool from my keyboard, and pinning immediately! ;) Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      November 2, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you, Brenda! It really is yummy.

      Reply
  48. Ashley

    November 10, 2013 at 7:35 am

    Sweet! Dips rocks! Though I do love a good cheese platter!

    Reply
  49. Sarah Naber

    July 18, 2014 at 10:59 am

    I think it is amazing adding to the fact that I don’t exactly love onions

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      July 18, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      I used to be able to eat them raw but now I find I only like them cooked. This is one of my favorite ways to eat them. :)

      Reply
  50. Blueridgeamy

    September 26, 2015 at 8:55 am

    This dip won the hearts of my vegetarian family members and non-vegetarian co-workers alike. Making a great big double batch of it right now for a crab picking….can’t rate it highly enough! Is a sure thing for this Thanksgiving’s appetizers, too.

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      September 27, 2015 at 10:35 pm

      Awesome! Thank you so much for letting me know it was such a hit. We love it!

      Reply

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