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Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia

Published: Jan 12, 2014 · Modified: Jul 17, 2022 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia

This delicious Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia is made with a sour dough focaccia that is amazing.

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Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia

This Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia recipe has been waiting in a folder on my hard drive for a year now. It's funny how I never got around to posting it for one reason or another.

It almost seems like I (it) had been waiting for a special Sunday Supper celebration just like this birthday bash to be shared. Could it be fate?

You see the Onion Cheddar topping recipe comes from Isabel herself. I saw her Onion Cheddar Cheese Ciabatta Appetizer post way back last January and I knew I had to make it as a topping for my favorite Sourdough Focaccia.

I gathered the ingredients and made my favorite Sourdough Focaccia dough to use as the canvas for the Onion Cheddar topping Isabel uses in her recipe. Her recipe was for a fast Super Bowl Sunday Appetizer so she used a store bought ciabatta bread as her canvas.

To make my version of Isabels Onion Cheddar Cheese Appetizer first you will need to make the sourdough focaccia. You can find that recipe here on my Step By Step How to Make Sourdough Focaccia post.

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Once the dough has risen gently dock with the tips of your fingers.

While you are waiting for the focaccia dough to rise for the final time mix the onion and cheddar cheese topping. Place in the refrigerator until the focaccia dough is ready.

Once the dough has doubled in size spread the cheddar cheese mixture over the top of the dough.

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 My Sourdough Focaccia recipe will make one large 9 x 17 inch baking tray or two smaller baking trays.

I love the way it bakes up in these 9 x 15 inch stainless baking trays I have so I divided the dough in half and split it between the smaller pans. You can use whichever size pans you have available.

Bake the Focaccia 20-30 minutes in a 400 degree oven.

You want the cheese to be melted and the edges to be a golden brown. Oven temps vary adjust time accordingly.

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 Allow the cheese to set for 5-10 minutes before cutting. Cut into individual pieces. Serve warm and store leftovers in an airtight container.

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How to make Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia

You will need to prepare my sourdough focaccia recipe to make this thick cheesy bread appetizer.

Cheese topping ingredients

  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 1½ cups of of Hellman's Mayonnaise
  • 3 cups of sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 batch of Sourdough Focaccia
  • smoked paprika

Directions

  1. Chop the onion very fine.
  2. Mix the onion, Hellman's Mayonnaise and the Cheddar Cheese in a bowl.
  3. Evenly spread the mixture over the prepared focaccia dough.
  4. Sprinkle the paprika over the top of the onion and cheese mixture.
  5. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
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Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
This Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia recipe is adapted from the Onion Cheddar Cheese recipe from Isabel at FamilyFoodie.com
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Prep Time 3 hours hrs
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 batch Sourdough Focaccia  ((recipe with video))
  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 1 ½ cups Hellman's Mayonnaise
  • 3 cups sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 batch of Sourdough Focaccia
  • smoked paprika
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Instructions 

  • Chop the onion very fine.
  • Mix the onion, Hellman's Mayonnaise and the Cheddar Cheese in a bowl.
  • Evenly spread the mixture over the prepared focaccia dough
  • Sprinkle the paprika over the top of the onion and cheese mixture.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 533mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 226IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 1mg
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  1. pakistani cooking recipes

    February 27, 2018 at 5:24 am

    OMG it tastes delicious. I made it last weekend and my family loved it.

    Reply
  2. Julie @ Texan New Yorker

    January 29, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    Wow, this looks so amazing!!! Pinning! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Betsy@bebetsy.com

    January 28, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Wow ! You are killing us with the bread and the onions and the cheesy goodness! You know we love whatever you do. Thanks for sharing on Simply BeBetsy. It looks great.
    All the best and great to see you on BB. Hugs ~ sharon and denise

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 28, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      Sharon & Denise

      Thank you so much! The your new site design is awesome. I love sharing my recipes and this crazy blogging journey with the two of you!

      Reply
  4. pizzarossa

    January 23, 2014 at 10:44 am

    I am sitting here salivating at your focaccia! Stunning!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 23, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Anne @ Webicurean

    January 18, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    This looks great--I could probably eat half the pan all by myself! It reminds me of my mom's pizza recipe, which is basically focaccia with pizza toppings--love it!

    Reply
  6. Rachel Miller

    January 17, 2014 at 9:03 am

    This looks amazing! I can't wait to try it 🙂

    Reply
  7. Laura

    January 14, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I bet this would make an incredible pizza crust

    Reply
  8. Soni

    January 13, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    Oh I love focaccia and this one with the onion and cheddar sounds absolutely fantastic!Nothing like a warm bread fresh from the oven 🙂 Its been a pleasure cooking Sunday Suppers with you!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 13, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      Soni

      Thank you! Fresh baked bread is the best!

      Reply
  9. Shaina

    January 13, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Looks great!! I love making focaccia, there are so many wonderful flavor combinations you can put together. Cheddar cheese & onion...now THAT sounds good!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 13, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      Shaina

      Thank you. You can really do so much with a batch of focaccia.

      Reply
  10. Helene D'Souza

    January 13, 2014 at 6:24 am

    I wish your onion cheddar focaccia was waiting for me now, I could need a little cheesy pick me up =D
    Long live Sundaysupper!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 13, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      Helene

      Thank you! Cheese will put a smile on my face anytime!

      Reply
  11. Sarah

    January 12, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Perfect party food!

    Reply
  12. TheNinjaBaker

    January 12, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    This is a Happy Birthday breakfast,lunch and dinner, Arlene! Love all the cheesy goodness =) Funny isn't it how we cross the paths of and connect with people =)

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:39 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Cheryl

    January 12, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Yum, Yum! What a treat. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe, and some of your memories about #SundaySupper! HUGS

    Reply
  14. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

    January 12, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    I've been craving focaccia recently. Now I really have to make one!

    Reply
  15. DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts

    January 12, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    WOW! Lots of baking today. Focaccia looks great!

    Reply
  16. Cindys Recipes and Writings

    January 12, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I could make a meal out of these bread!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Cindy

      Reply
  17. Shannon R

    January 12, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    If your focaccia doesn't get your family to sit down at the table I have no other thoughts! It looks amazing! I love being a part of this community, thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      Shannon thank you!

      Reply
  18. Hezzi-D

    January 12, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    This looks incredible! I love focaccia but having it with cheese and onions sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      Hezzi thank you! Everything is better with cheese on it!

      Reply
  19. Bea

    January 12, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    I love focaccia and topping it with cheese as well as onions sounds absolutely perfect!!!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Bea thank you!

      Reply
  20. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    January 12, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    Oh my gosh, I'm putting that on my buffet plate FIRST at the party!

    I have loved being a part of Sunday Supper, and cooking along with everyone each week.
    Cheers to another great year!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:40 pm

      Dorothy

      Thank you! The Sunday Supper crew is the best!

      Reply
  21. Alida

    January 12, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    What's not to love with this beautiful cheesy focaccia! My whole family would enjoy this for a Sunday Supper...or any time for that matter 🙂

    Reply
  22. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious

    January 12, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    I'm totally digging the cheese and onion combo! Definitely making this soon.

    Reply
  23. Katy

    January 12, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Onion and cheese with bread is a combination made in heaven, so to bake it all as one glorious focaccia just looks divine! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  24. Constance Smith (@FoodieArmyWife)

    January 12, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Oh my heavens! This focaccia looks AMAZING! I haven't made focaccia in forever. Now I think I need to go bake some! Happy "Birthday!" 😀

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you Constance!

      Reply
  25. Marie@citronlimette

    January 12, 2014 at 11:02 am

    I love focaccia. This onion cheddar cheese focaccia looks spectacular.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:22 am

      Marie

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  26. Tammi @ Momma's Meals

    January 12, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Focaccia bread is my favorite! I could eat this whole thing as a meal! Now I have to put this on my must make list. Thanks so much for sharing! Happy Sunday!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Tammi

      Focaccia is so good and it is a party crowd pleaser. I like to make it whenever we have a big get together.

      Reply
  27. Tara

    January 12, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Oh my heavens, that looks incredibly decadent. I would have three pieces please!!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Thank you Tara. I am not even going to admit to how many pieces I ate!

      Reply
  28. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)

    January 12, 2014 at 10:00 am

    I have yet to try my hand at focaccia...you make it look easy!

    Isabel is amazing and it's amazing how many lives she has affected! She handles it with style and grace!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:19 am

      Amy

      Thank you.

      Reply
  29. Family Foodie

    January 12, 2014 at 9:54 am

    Arlene, I am so honored that one of my recipes inspired you. Your version looks absolutely amazing and your photography is gorgeous. It has been such a pleasure getting to know you over the last two years. Thank you for all your support. Love that you are part of the Sunday Supper Family!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:20 am

      Isabel

      Thank you! The Sunday Supper family is the best group of bloggers I have the pleasure of knowing. It's an honor to be a part of this wonderful group of food bloggers!

      Reply
  30. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom

    January 12, 2014 at 9:27 am

    I absolutely love Focaccia!!! and your Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia Recipe looks so delicious! Cheers to 2 years with SundaySupper!!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:21 am

      Alice thank you!

      Reply
  31. Jennifer B

    January 12, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I am obsessed with focaccia and specifically, onion and cheddar focaccia. Thanks for sharing this recipe so I can have one more in my repertoire. 🙂

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:22 am

      Jennifer

      As much as I love any kind of bread Focaccia is my very favorite.

      Reply
  32. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

    January 12, 2014 at 8:56 am

    I'm pretty sure I could eat a whole tray. No need to cut it into squares, I'll take it as is 🙂
    Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      Thank you Renee!

      Reply
  33. Stacy

    January 12, 2014 at 8:22 am

    My daughters are in love with cheesy bread so I know they would adore this recipe, Arlene! Pinning on my Recipes to Try board!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:24 am

      Stacy

      Thanks for pinning!I hope you get a chance to try the recipe!

      Reply
  34. Renee

    January 12, 2014 at 7:59 am

    What a great choice of a recipe to share for the two year anniversary of Sunday Supper. Your focaccia is one I could make a meal of along with a glass of wine.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      Renee

      Thank you! Don't tell but I have made a meal or two out of this recipe.

      Reply
  35. Katie

    January 12, 2014 at 8:49 am

    I can't get over how golden, bubbly, and delicious this looks! I love the combination of flavors. Definitely a winner...

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 11:23 am

      Katie

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  36. Liz

    January 12, 2014 at 6:56 am

    Oh, my gosh, Arlene! I've never seen such perfect focaccia! I'm so glad you're in the SS group...and look forward to seeing your wonderful recipes for many Sundays to come!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      January 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      Liz

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

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