Why, oh why have I never written about caramelized onion goat cheese dip? This, my friends, is a party staple. Seriously, everywhere I’ve brought it, people LOVE it. And it’s so simple, though they usually don’t believe it when I tell them so. I’ve asked my mom for the recipe a million times (because she has been making it for a while) and every time she gives it to me (off the top of her head), I jot it down and proceed to lose whatever scrap I’ve written it on. So, no doubt, she is going to read this and note errors I am making, but that’s OK, because it came out pretty amazingly so I’ll just say I’m making it my own.
This time I made it for my friend Kyle’s apartment warming/card party. Kyle’s the one who makes the amazing greeting cards (as a side-note, this was my first time seeing the actual cards in person and they are SO good. A million times better than anything you can buy in a store. If you check out her site and are interested in purchasing any, let me know. They are extremely reasonably priced too). Anyway, I was also dog-sitting for my favorite little puppies, Cissy and Mitzi this weekend and they helped me cook. Well, Mitzi stayed by my feet investigating the whole time and Cissy stayed out of the way, napping.
On to the onion dip. First, chop up a bunch of vidalia onions (or some kind of sweet onion). As you can probably tell, this recipe is not scientific at all. I bought 5 decent-sized ones and it worked perfectly.
Of course while chopping, I dropped an onion and Mitzi was right on the scene to check out the situation. After sniffing it, she surprisingly chewed it up a bit before spitting it out. She was very interested.
Put the chopped onions in a pan with some butter (yes, “some,” maybe a couple tablespoons) and some brown sugar (yes, some again. I like to use a lot, which means probably close to 1/2 a cup, but you can use less if you want). Also throw in a tablespoon or so of apple cider vinegar if you have it on hand. The onions will take a little while to caramelize. Just keep your eye on them and stir them every so often.
Soon they’ll get nice and brown and your kitchen will start to smell really, really good. 
Now you’ll want to make the base of the dip. I totally forgot how much goat cheese to use, so I just grabbed 2 logs of it. I probably would use 3 with less cream cheese next time just because I am incredibly in love with goat cheese. That’s just me though…well, maybe not.
Mix the goat cheese and cream cheese together in a bowl and throw in a little balsamic vinegar (a tablespoon or 2 is fine).
Now spread the mixture in some sort of dish, like so:
And put the caramelized onions on top.
Easiest thing in the world? Yes. If you’re bringing the dip to a party, be sure to always bring crackers too. Kyle had plenty, but you just never know and it’s rude to bring something that requires extra effort for the host or hostess.
I like to throw the dip in the oven right before I serve it because it’s sooo good warm. OK, now my mom can read this and tell us how we can improve it for next time. But honestly? I think it’s delicious just like this.  |
I am salivating, Sues. It’s a little embarrassing actually…thank God it’s just me and the cat!!
It kills me that my Hubby does not like onions – However this will be made for a girls gathering when he is not around. Shhhhhh
Cheers
Cathy
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Sweet Georgia Brown. Need to make some of that pronto.
I made onion dip for the 4th but it did not involve goat cheese. Anything with goat cheese is awesome in my book. Mmmmmm . . . chevre. Delicious.
Cathy C – I HATE onions, but love this dip! Just don’t tell him what’s in it!
I make a similar version with sharp cheddar, and I mix everthing together before baking.
sus, i’ve never had this before?! you’ve never made it for me? wtf?!
That looks amazing!
This sounds so good! Sweet caramelized onions with tangy cheese…mmm…
yay! this is one of my favorite things ever, i could eat it all day!
Wow, thanks for making me drool this early in the AM at my desk here at work. WOW.
You saved my Memorial day party (well in my mind at least). I bought fabulous goat cheese for my mediterranian meal except I was gumsmacked on how to use it to it’s full potential. I googled Goat Cheese Dip and here was your fabulous receipe. My husband held his nose but my guests gobbled it up with smile on their faces. That night I achieved two things. Dinged DH, he said it would be a flop (he he) and then having DH admitting he was wrong.
Does it get better then that!
Gee thanks ladies!!!!!!
Sounds great! Can I make a day ahead and heat up in the over before serving? Aprox how much cream cheese? thx! Can’t wait to taste!