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white cheddar and red onion dip
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White Cheddar and Red Onion Dip

This is a no-bake dip that uses just 4 ingredients. Shred white cheddar cheese, dice a red onion, add a few spoons of mayo, and set it in the fridge. When you are ready to serve, top it with raspberry preserves. Easy and delicious!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword 4-ingredient white cheddar red onion dip, easy white cheddar red onion dip, white cheddar and red onion dip, white cheddar and red onion dip recipe, white cheddar cheese dip
Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration time 1 hour
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Grater, food processor, etc. to shred cheese
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring spoon or regular spoon
  • Medium size bowl
  • Serving plate
  • Knife to spread preserves

Ingredients

  • 8 oz white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 red onion finely diced
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Approx ΒΌ cup of cold raspberry preserves or strawberry preserves

Instructions

  • Shred white cheddar cheese, and pour in medium bowl.
  • Dice onion. Pat dry with paper towel. Add to cheese, and combine.
  • Add 2 - 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and combine. Consistency should be thick. Add another spoon of mayo if necessary.
  • Scoop dip onto plate or container. Shape so it's at least an inch thick. You can make it thicker or flatter.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. If it's thicker, refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from fridge. Spread preserves on top.
  • Serve with crackers, sliced bread, sliced vegetables, etc.

Notes

  • Pat onion with paper towel to remove moisture before adding with the cheese.
  • The dip must be chilled for a minimum of one hour. Chilling it for several hours or overnight is best.
  • Use cold raspberry preserves. Add the preserves after the dip has set in the refrigerator.
  • Serve this cheddar onion dip cold.