Stout Caramelised Onion Cob Loaf Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

A rich, savory dip combining sweet caramelised onions with the depth of stout beer, served inside a crusty cob loaf for dipping. This Australian-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, blends brown onions, unsalted butter, olive oil into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 large, thinly sliced brown onions
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) dark stout beer
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 200 g, softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1, about 500 g large cob loaf

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 3 large thinly sliced brown onions and 1 tbsp brown sugar, cooking slowly for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are deeply golden and caramelised.
2. Step 2: Pour in 1/2 cup (120 ml) dark stout beer and increase the heat to medium. Cook for 5 more minutes until the beer reduces and the onions are sticky and richly flavored.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and let the caramelised onions cool to room temperature.
4. Step 4: In a mixing bowl, combine 200 g softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Stir in the cooled caramelised onions until well blended.
5. Step 5: Slice the top off the 1 large cob loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving a 1-inch thick shell.
6. Step 6: Spoon the onion and cream cheese mixture into the hollowed cob loaf, filling it generously.
7. Step 7: Replace the loaf top and serve immediately with vegetable sticks or crackers for dipping, or wrap and chill for 1 hour to meld flavors before serving.