Best 9 Cream Cheese Onion Spread Recipes

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Cream cheese and onion spread is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether you're spreading it on toast, crackers, or vegetables, this savory spread has something for everyone. Its creamy texture and tangy flavor make it a great addition to any meal. With simple ingredients, quick preparation, and endless possibilities for customization, cream cheese and onion spread is sure to become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAM CHEESE ONION SPREAD



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Looking for a buffet appetizer? Here's a spread that goes together in minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia, Walla Walla or Maui), chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tub (8 ounces) soft cream cheese with chives and onion
Pumpernickel or rye cocktail bread, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in parsley and cream cheese until smooth. Spoon into small bowl. Serve warm or cold with cocktail bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds yellow onions, cut in half lengthwise and crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 dashes hot sauce, optional
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
Chopped chives, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in the vinegar and simmer until the mixture is dry. Add the hot sauce if using. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow the onions to cool slightly.
  • Mix the cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl. Fold in the sour cream and caramelized onions. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives if using. Can be eaten warm or transferred to the refrigerator to be eaten cold.

CREAM CHEESE ONION SPREAD



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Onion Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large sweet onion, Chopped (such as Vidalia, Walla Walla or Maui)
1 large red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) container soft cream cheese with chives and onions
pumpernickel bread or rye cocktail bread, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onions in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in parsley and cream cheese until smooth. Spoon into small bowl. Serve warm or cold with cocktail bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.5, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 0.2

GARLIC-ONION CHEESE SPREAD



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"Whenever there's an event at church, my friends always remind me to bring this cheese spread," notes Michelle DeFriez of Grand Blanc, Michigan. "Once you add it to crackers, it's hard to stop eating them!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
3 green onions (green portion only), chopped
3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash pepper
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and preserves until blended. Stir in the onions, bacon, garlic and pepper. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLY DELICIOUS CREAM CHEESE & ONION DIP



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoons sour cream
0.5 teaspoons garlic salt
1 dashes worcestershire sauce
2 units green onions

Steps:

  • Mix softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic salt, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • When completely blended, add chopped green onions.
  • Refrigerate a minimum of 6 hours or overnight. Serve with potato chips or pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CHIVE AND ONION CREAM CHEESE



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This could be used as a dip or a spread. I made it up when I realized I needed it for a recipe I was about to make: recipe#204602. I thought it turned out very flavorful and yummy.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
1 teaspoon onion powder (more or less to taste)
4 tablespoons red onions, minced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced (more to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl with a hand mixer cream together cream cheese, feta cheese and onion powder until well mixed.
  • Beat in red onion and chives until mixed.
  • Good served immediately but will develop more flavor upon sitting.
  • Serve spread on a flour tortilla for a spiral recipe or as a cracker spread or vegetable dip.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 91.6, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1.8

CHIVE AND ONION YOGURT AND CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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A delicious, homemade version of the new yogurt and cream cheese spreads in the grocery store. If Greek yogurt is not available, hang your yogurt in a cheesecloth over the sink to drain overnight.

Provided by Tiga

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons dried chives
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 (12 ounce) container whipped cream cheese
¾ cup Greek-style yogurt

Steps:

  • In the container of a food processor, combine the green onions, fresh chives, dried chives, onion powder, cream cheese and yogurt. Pulse until blended, but the onions and chives should be in chunks. Transfer to a container, and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 96.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CREAMY ONION SPREAD



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"My daughter came across this recipe a few years ago, and I have adapted it to our family's tastes," writes Janet Joecks of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
Additional sliced green onions
Breadsticks and sweet red and yellow pepper strips

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in oil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until onion begins to turn golden brown. Add the green onions, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Garnish with additional green onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with breadsticks and peppers.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE CREAM CHEESE AND HAM SPREAD



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Simple, but flavorful, spread that is great with crackers or celery. Any dipping mustard made with turmeric as the spice factor will work. This addition put the recipe over the top.

Provided by Dawn Eberly

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 ½ ounces sliced ham, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons prepared English mustard with turmeric

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, ham, green onions, and English mustard together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 189.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality cream cheese and fresh vegetables.
  • If you want a smoother spread, blend the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  • If you want a chunkier spread, chop the vegetables by hand.
  • Add some chopped herbs, such as chives, dill, or parsley, for extra flavor.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese onion spread is a versatile and delicious dip that can be used as a party appetizer, a quick snack, or even as a sandwich spread. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it smooth or chunky, with or without herbs, cream cheese onion spread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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