Creamy, rich and bringing forth bite after bite of cheesy, earthy deliciousness, my brand spanking new gluten free baked Cajun French onion dip is in an appetizer class all by itself, y'all. Cream cheese, Parmesan and pepper Jack melt into the buttery, milky base, then get topped with south Louisiana seasonings and cooled Cajun-style roasted onions. A quick stir incorporates all the ingredients, then just 15 to 20 minutes of baking time pulls the mixture together into an incredibly earthy and unforgettable cracker or chip dipping extravaganza. Yep and yay...
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It all Started With A Food Daydream, Y'all...
Since I created my Cajun-style slow roasted onions about a month ago, I've been craving them like crrrraaaazzzzyyy!! I've already made them again several times, eating them with whatever else I've cooked that day. And then saving the leftovers to literally pop into my mouth whenever the mood strikes!
Yes, y'all, I really am Cajun oven-caramelized onion crazy. And I don't think that this current food addiction is going anywhere anytime soon.
Well, the other day I was once again oven onion daydreaming. And this time, I envisioned a dip that featured my beloved onions with their toasty celery and red and green bell pepper side kicks. In my daydream, the cheesy dip wasn't the usual cold kind at all. Nope. It was straight-outta-the-oven piping hot. With a few of my favorite cheeses, and of course my must-have south Louisiana seasonings.
The more I food daydreamed, the more curious I became. So, after a day or two I finally broke down and made yet another batch of my Cajun-style slow roasted onions. And I transformed them into my brand new gluten free baked Cajun French onion dip. So, now I'm not only hooked on the roasted onions. But now I have an additional constant craving, and it's this dip, y'all!
The roasted onions with celery and peppers inject an earthy balance into the three-cheesy deliciousness. Then, the additional baking time lets all the extra seasonings marry right into the bubbling hot creamy base. The result is a fancy, flavor-studded company-worthy appetizer that goes with just about any gluten free cracker or chip you have on hand in your pantry.
How to Make Gluten Free Baked Cajun French Onion Dip to Wow Your Friends and Family Members
Start the gluten free baked Cajun French onion dip by whipping up a batch of Cajun-style slow roasted onions.
Let them cool. Then, use a paper towel to wipe up the excess butter/olive oil mixture. If you don't do this, the consistency of the gluten free Cajun French onion dip will be a bit off, and a little greasy. So, it's worth taking the minute or so it takes to get this done.
Now, gather all of the hot gluten free dip ingredients:
And the butter and tapioca starch binder:
Now, preheat the oven. And, use the butter and the tapioca starch to make the simple blond roux:
Next, add the milk and three cheeses:
When the cheese melts, add the hot sauce and seasonings. Then, stir the chopped baked onions into the mixture, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes:
And then pull the baked Cajun French onion dip out of the oven when browned and bubbly.
And that's it, y'all! The first thing you notice is the deep, rich oven-caramelized onion flavor. Then, the three-cheese dance starts to happen on the top of your tongue. Finally, the seasonings and hot sauce literally 'pop' from the back of your tongue to the front. This makes you reach out for your next gluten free cracker or chip, which starts the whole exciting taste and texture mouth symphony all deliciously over again. Yep.
This gluten free baked Cajun French onion dip is definitely the one to print and save for the upcoming game and holiday season, y'all. Since it's low carb friendly without the crackers or chips, serving it alongside cut-up fresh veggies will score you points with your dieting friends and family members. The dip also keeps well in the fridge. So, you can make it ahead, let it cool, and bake it right before your event for maximum 'wow' factor.
Share this gluten free baked Cajun French onion dip with those whose unfailing love for you warms you from the inside out. And see y'all on the yum side...
Baked Cajun French Onion Dip {Gluten Free}
Ingredients
- 1 batch Cajun-style slow roasted onions
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons tapioca starch
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup pepper Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
- salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Cajun-style slow roasted onions. When done, let cool, then use a paper towel to remove the excess olive oil/butter mixture. You can also drain the roasted onions carefully over a colandar outfitted with small holes.
- Chop the roasted onions, peppers and celery into small pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat an 8-inch enameled cast iron skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, then add the tapioca starch. Keep stirring for a minute or so until a very light blond roux is achieved.
- Add the milk and cheeses, and stir until well-combined.
- Pour the chopped roasted onions, parsley flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce, and SP&C to taste into the mixture.
- Stir until very well-incorporated.
- Remove from heat for about 5 minutes. Since the mixture is already so hot, putting it straight into the oven will cause it to bubble and burn along the top in some places very quickly. Removing it from the heat for a bit lets it cool down a bit, which helps the entire baked Cajun French onion dip heat evenly in the oven.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
- Serve with gluten free crackers or chips.
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