Sourdough Onion Dip Bowl (Printable Version)

A creamy onion dip served inside a hollow sourdough loaf, perfect for sharing and entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (approximately 1 pound)

→ Onion Dip

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 large yellow onions, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 1 cup sour cream
09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ For Serving

15 - Reserved bread cubes from the loaf
16 - Fresh vegetables such as carrot sticks, celery, and cucumber slices
17 - Crackers

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Slice the top off the sourdough loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Cut the removed bread into bite-sized cubes for dipping.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, chives, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth.
05 - Fold in the caramelized onions and garlic. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Spoon the onion dip into the hollowed bread bowl. Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until warmed through.
07 - Garnish with extra chives. Serve immediately with bread cubes, vegetables, and crackers for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The bread bowl is entirely edible, so there's zero waste and maximum drama when you set it on the table.
  • Caramelized onions transform into pure umami gold, making this taste expensive without the fuss.
  • You can make the dip ahead and just assemble before baking, turning stress into stolen moments of peace.
02 -
  • Don't skip the caramelizing step or rush it; those onions are where all the flavor lives, and 10 minutes won't cut it.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is truly soft before mixing or you'll get lumpy dip and regret everything; let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes first.
03 -
  • If you're worried the dip will be too heavy, thin it with a splash of milk or cream; it'll loosen up and still taste incredible.
  • Keep a sharp bread knife handy at the party for scooping out more dip or trimming away the bread as people dig in; it stays fresh looking that way.
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