Caramelized Onion and White Cheddar Dip with Apples

Name: Caramelized Onion and White Cheddar Dip with Apples and Dark Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning; Salt and pepper; 3 green apples; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 small, round loaf crusty pumpernickel bread, cut into bite-size cubes, 1 pound; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup dry white wine; 2 cups half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; A pinch or 2 of ground cloves; 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
1 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning
Salt and pepper
3 green apples
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 small, round loaf crusty pumpernickel bread, cut into bite-size cubes, 1 pound
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dry white wine
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
A pinch or 2 of ground cloves
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar

1
Heat a heavy bottomed medium pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
2
Melt butter in pot and add onions, raising heat slightly.
3
Add bay, thyme, salt and pepper to onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramel in color, 20 minutes.
4
While onions cook, slice apples and douse with a little lemon juice to slow browning.
5
Arrange the apples and bread on a board or platter.
6
When onions are soft and sweet, add flour and cook a minute.
7
Whisk in wine, cook a minute then whisk in half-and-half.
8
When the liquid comes up to a bubble, season with nutmeg and cloves and adjust salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Stir in Cheddar and melt then remove from heat and serve in fondue pot or transfer to a small, warmed sauce pot which you can return to the stove top to reheat sauce as necessary.
10
Dip apples and bread in warm cheesy sauce and enjoy.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 2 large onions, finely chopped, 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried, 1 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion and White Cheddar Dip with Apples and Dark Bread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Caramelized Onion and White Cheddar Dip with Apples and Dark Bread

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