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Cooks With Cocktails / Gather / Hot Cheese Dip with Onion and Gruyere ~ An Oktoberfest Appetizer

Hot Cheese Dip with Onion and Gruyere ~ An Oktoberfest Appetizer

LAST UPDATED: December 10, 2022 ~ FIRST PUBLISHED: September 17, 2018 ~ By Julie & Debbie

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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, to bring you some more Oktoberfest recipes.  They are fabulous!

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

a bowl of hot cheese dip straight out of the oven

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.

a spoon taking a scoop of hot cheese 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

a scoop of hot cheese dip on a cracker


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Other Oktoberfest Recipes!

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

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

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

If you’ve tried this hot cheese dip recipe then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let us know how it turned out in the comments below.  We love hearing from you!

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Hot Onion and Gruyere Dip

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! 
4.34 from 9 votes
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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: 401kcal
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

  • 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).
  • 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 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.
  • 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. Sprinkle with green onion or chives before serving. Serve hot with crackers. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 160mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 519mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Comments

  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    December 25, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Gruyere is my ultimate indulgence, I seriously LOVE the stuff so I can imagine how delicious this dip tastes!

    Reply
    • Julie and Debbie says

      December 31, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Hi Thalia! You and me are in the same boat with Gruyere… I once said that if gruyere was a man, I would marry him. I love it that much. lol

      Reply
  2. Tiff | TiffanyBee.com says

    December 30, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Absolutely love this recipe! Yes, I do indeed see how good that looks! Cheese dip is daaa besssssttt. How can you go wrong with some delicious cheese dip? I love the additional ingredients you’ve added to really bring this together too. Perfect holiday dip!

    Reply
    • Julie and Debbie says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Hi Tiffany, thanks so much! I hope you give it a try. You will be hooked like Debbie and I.

      Reply
  3. Raquel @ My California Roots says

    January 6, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Oh man, this looks so delicious! I am obsessed with cheese dips lately, I just can’t get enough!

    Reply
    • Julie and Debbie says

      January 6, 2015 at 10:11 am

      Hi Raquel, then you must try this one!

      Reply
  4. Alison Libby says

    August 6, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    Just one question-why did you mix metric and American measurements? You have cups and tablespoons and then grams for the cheese and prosciutto. Sorry, I’m not eager to drag out a metric scale for 2 ingredients. It is typical form to stay with one method of measurement.

    Reply
    • Julie & Debbie says

      August 7, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Alison, its because thats how those ingredients are measured on the package that you buy them in. Therefore, its easy when you are purchasing your ingredients if they are listed in those measurements.

      Reply
  5. camila says

    September 20, 2018 at 5:53 am

    omg this dip looks absolutely amazing!!

    Reply
  6. Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

    September 20, 2018 at 6:40 am

    Anything involving hot cheese is always a good idea in my book! Happy Oktoberfest! PINNING!!

    Reply
  7. Amanda says

    September 20, 2018 at 7:18 am

    Hot cheese dip is seriously my weakness. I can’t say no to it. This looks amazing. Definitely trying this dip over Oktoberfest! Prost!

    Reply
  8. Marvellina|What To Cook Today says

    September 20, 2018 at 8:49 am

    I wish I could dive right in! just saying! Looks seriously good though! All melty and gooey, love the onion in there too!

    Reply
    • Julie & Debbie says

      September 22, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you! Yes, the onion makes the dish. Well that and the cheese of course…

      Reply
  9. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    September 20, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    Oh my word. This is all I want to eat right now! It’s hard to go wrong with gooey, melty cheese :). This looks SOOOO GOOD!

    Reply
    • Julie & Debbie says

      September 22, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      We pretty much can only make this when there is a lot of people around or we eat it ALL!

      Reply
  10. Brittany says

    September 20, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    This is calling my name! Looks so delicious ladies!

    Reply
    • Julie & Debbie says

      September 22, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you Brittany!

      Reply
  11. Dawn says

    September 21, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    You had me at hot, and cheese, and onions, and dip! All of it! YUM! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie & Debbie says

      September 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      LOL! Right? melted cheese is the best.

      Reply
  12. Rachel says

    December 20, 2018 at 7:59 am

    Would you recommend Vidalia onions?

    Reply
    • Julie & Debbie says

      December 20, 2018 at 9:20 am

      Sure you could use them. They are a little on the sweet side so be careful not to caramelize them. Or do. But it will make the dip kind of sweet.

      Reply

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