The Legendary 4-Ingredient Hot Onion Dip That Disappears Every Single Time
Some recipes earn their place in family history not because they are complicated or fancy, but because they are so irresistibly good that people simply cannot stop eating them. This hot onion dip is exactly that kind of dish. Bubbling, golden, impossibly cheesy, and loaded with savory onion flavor, it has been showing up at potlucks, church suppers, holiday gatherings, and backyard cookouts for decades — and every single time, the dish comes home scraped completely clean.
What makes this dip so magical is its beautiful simplicity. Just four humble ingredients come together in the oven to create something that tastes like it took hours of careful preparation. Served straight from the baking dish with crackers or sliced bread on the side, this is the kind of crowd-pleaser that has people hovering around the appetizer table and asking for the recipe before the main course is even served.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mayonnaise (full-fat works best for richness)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan)
- 2 cups finely diced sweet onion (about 2 medium onions)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional but highly recommended)
What You Will Need
- One medium oven-safe baking dish or glass pie dish
- A mixing bowl
- A spatula or large spoon
- Crackers, baguette slices, or tortilla chips for serving
Method
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