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Crispy Creamy Blooming Onion Dip

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A quick and easy party snack featuring a creamy dip base topped with a crispy baked onion and breadcrumb mixture, perfect for gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings (about 1/8 inch thick)
  • 1 cup (120 g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the dip base. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Transfer the dip mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
  5. Thinly slice the onion into rings about 1/8 inch thick. In a bowl, toss onion slices with panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, grated Parmesan, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix gently to coat evenly.
  6. Spread the onion topping mixture evenly over the dip base in the baking dish.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crispy. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to thicken and flavors to meld.

Notes

Pat onions dry before mixing with panko to keep topping crisp. Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Watch oven closely to prevent topping from burning; tent with foil if needed. For vegan or gluten-free versions, substitute dairy and breadcrumbs accordingly.

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