Hot Cheese Dip with Onion and Gruyere ~ An Oktoberfest Appetizer

This hot cheese dip with onion and gruyere dip is one of our favorite appetizers! Melted gruyere, mixed with salty prosciutto, and savory onions. It’s really easy to make and absolutely over the top good!  A great addition to your Oktoberfest party menu!

To help you celebrate Oktoberfest, we, and 9 other talented bloggers, are giving away a case of Marzen beer from Prost Brewing!  See below for the details and links to other Oktoberfest recipes.  They are fabulous!

The Marzen beer would go perfect with this dip.   Just sayin…

Let me introduce you to this hot cheese dip with onion and gruyere, a.k.a my favorite dip in the whole wide world!

Debbie first made this dip a couple years ago and it was a huge hit from the very first bite.  I love gruyere cheese.  If I could have one cheese only to eat for the rest of my life, it would be gruyere. No question…

Oktoberfest is coming up soon and if your planning on throwing a party, this hot cheese dip would be a great addition to your spread.  While gruyere cheese might be swiss, its very popular in Germany and is widely used in Bavarian and Alpine region recipes.

How to serve this hot cheese dip for a party

First of all, this dip needs to be hot, so make sure to throw it in the oven just as your guests start to arrive.  Then it will be warm and gooey melty by the time your friends head to the food table.

Better yet, invest in a portable cooktop that can keep your dip warm for the duration of your party.  These are invaluable for any party where you want to serve hot appetizers.

Serve this hot cheese dip with some buttery crackers, tortilla chips, or even some soft pretzels would be so amazing with this dip.  These homemade soft pretzels would be so delicious dipped in this cheesy warm dip.

How to make this hot cheese dip recipe:

There are just a few simple steps to making this hot cheese dip appetizer.  Here they are:

• First you want to preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Then get out a skillet and heat it on the stove over medium-low (or medium heat depending on your stove).
• Using a sharp knife, slice up your onions.  Slice the onion in half first and then remove the top and bottom and skin.  Slice the onion in 1/4 inch slices.  If your onions are really big, also slice the half in half again so the slices are shorter.
• Add a little olive oil to your skillet and add the onions.  Peel and mince your garlic and add that as well.  Cook the onions till they are translucent, but you don’t want them to caramelize.  We find that this dip is too sweet tasting with caramelized onions.  If you want though, go ahead and try it caramelized.  Its your dip! Slide them into a bowl and let them cool slightly.
• In the same pan, cook your prosciutto slices.  They only need 30 seconds or so on each side.  Take them out, let them cool slightly, then crumble them into the onions.
• Add the mayo, sour cream and shredded gruyere to the onions and mix to combine.
• Pour into an oven proof dish and slide into the oven for 20 mins or until melted and bubbly.  Serve right away.

Tips and tricks for getting it right

• Try not to caramelize the onions.  Just cook them to the point where they start to turn brown but don’t go all the way.  We find that this dip is too sweet tasting with caramelized onions.  If you want though, go ahead and try it caramelized.  Its your dip!
• If you are going to use a portable cooktop to keep your dip warm all evening, make sure to use an induction friendly vessel for your dip.  Cast iron works well with induction, as does stainless steel.  Some ceramic cookware works as well.  Here are a couple great options for you at various price points:
  • Le Creuset Cast Iron Braiser
  • Lodge Cast Iron Pan
  • Williams-Sonoma Enameled Cast Iron Frying Pan

Recommended Tools to make this Hot Cheese Dip

Other Oktoberfest Recipes and a Giveaway!

Here are some other Oktoberfest recipes.  We can’t wait to try them all…

Aromatic Currywurst  made by Marvellina from What to Cook Today

Bratkartoffeln (German-Style Pan Fried Potatoes with Bacon) made by Annie from Ciao Chow Bambina

Bratwurst Burger made by Brittany from Beyond the Bayou

Schnitzel Platter made by Milena from Craft Beering

German Pan Fried Trout made by Amanda from Burrata and Bubbles 

Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with Hefeweizen Drizzle made by Kelly from Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats

Gebrannte Mandeln (Roasted Candied Almonds) made by Dawn from Dawn the Gourmand

Danube Waves Cake made by Kelsie from The Itsy Bitsy Kitchen

Bavarian Cream Donuts made by Camila from Pies and Tacos

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Other appetizer recipes you might like:

• short rib stuffed mini yorkshire puddings
• onion and fig jam crostinis
• reuben stuffed potato skins
• oven fried pickles
• caramelized onion, pear, and roasted garlic mini tarts

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Hot Cheese Dip with Onion and Gruyere

Melted gruyere, mixed with salty prosciutto, and savory onions. It's really easy to make and absolutely over the top good! 

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Canadian

Keyword hot cheese dip, onion dip

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 10 people

Calories 401 kcal

Author Julie & Debbie

Ingredients

• 5 onions sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g gruyere cheese shredded
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 sour cream
• 250 g prosciutto
• pepper to taste
• chopped green onion or chives for garnish

Instructions

1. First you want to preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then get out a skillet and heat it on the stove over medium-low (or medium heat depending on your stove).

2. Slice up your onions. Slice the onion in half first and then remove the top and bottom and skin. Slice the onion in 1/4 inch slices. If your onions are really big, also slice the half in half again so the slices are shorter.

3. Add the olive oil to your skillet and add the onions. Peel and mince your garlic and add that as well. Cook the onions till they are translucent, but you don't want them to caramelize. We find that this dip is too sweet tasting with caramelized onions. If you want though, go ahead and try it caramelized. Its your dip! Slide them into a bowl and let them cool slightly.

4. In the same pan, cook your prosciutto slices. They only need 30 seconds or so on each side. Take them out, let them cool slightly, then crumble them into the onions.

5. Add the mayo, sour cream and shredded gruyere to the onions and mix to combine.

6. Pour into an oven proof dish and slide into the oven for 20 mins or until melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with green onion or chives before serving. Serve hot with crackers. 

Nutrition Facts

Hot Cheese Dip with Onion and Gruyere

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 13g65%

Cholesterol 72mg24%

Sodium 374mg16%

Potassium 160mg5%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 18g36%

Vitamin A 500IU10%

Vitamin C 4.5mg5%

Calcium 519mg52%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.