BAKED THREE-CHEESE ONION DIP WITH CHIVE AND PEPPERONCINI

Baked Three-Cheese Onion Dip with Chive and Pepperoncini image

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 ounces sharp white cheddar, coarsely grated (about 1 cup), divided
2 ounces Monterey Jack, coarsely grated (about 1/2 cup), divided
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped peperoncini
Crackers and/or tortilla chips (for serving)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and softened, 8-10 minutes; season with salt. Let cool.
Pulse cream cheese and mayonnaise in a food processor until smooth.
Toss cornstarch, 3/4 cup cheddar, and 1/4 cup Monterey Jack in a medium bowl to coat cheese. Mix in cream cheese mixture and cooked onion; season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a 1-qt. baking dish and top with remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack. Bake dip until golden and bubbling, 20-25 minutes. Let dip cool 5 minutes, then top with chives and peperoncini. Serve with crackers.