🧅 Southern Baked Onion Dip

This easy baked onion dip is a longtime favorite at family gatherings, potlucks, and casual get-togethers. Built around a few everyday ingredients, it follows a classic comfort-food formula: a creamy condensed soup, plenty of cheese, and sweet onions baked until everything is hot and bubbly. As it cooks, the onions soften and sweeten while the cheese creates a rich, golden topping that’s hard to resist.

Serve it warm straight from the skillet with crunchy chips, crackers, toasted bread, or pita wedges. Fresh vegetables like celery, carrots, and bell pepper strips provide a crisp contrast to the rich dip. It’s also a great addition to game-day menus and barbecue spreads alongside wings, ribs, or pulled pork.

📝 Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
Sweet onion (such as Vidalia)	2 cups	Finely chopped
Sharp cheddar cheese	2 cups	Shredded and lightly packed
Condensed cream of onion or cream of mushroom soup	1 can (10.5 oz)	Use as-is; do not add water

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat the Oven

Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a small 6–8 inch cast iron skillet on a baking sheet to catch any drips during baking.

Combine the Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, stir together the chopped onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and condensed soup until fully incorporated.

Bake

Spoon the mixture into the prepared skillet and spread it into an even layer. Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and the edges develop a lightly browned, caramelized finish.

Cool Slightly and Serve

Remove from the oven and allow the dip to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This helps it thicken and makes serving easier. Enjoy warm with your favorite chips, bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

✨ Why You’ll Love It

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with sweet onion flavor, this simple dip delivers impressive results with very little effort. It’s a reminder that a handful of ingredients and a little time in the oven can create a crowd-pleasing appetizer everyone will remember.