Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia
This delicious Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia is made with a sour dough focaccia that is amazing.
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.
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.
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.
Allow the cheese to set for 5-10 minutes before cutting. Cut into individual pieces. Serve warm and store leftovers in an airtight container.
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
- 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.
Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia
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
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
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Liz
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!
Arlene Mobley
Liz
Thank you so much!
Katie
I can't get over how golden, bubbly, and delicious this looks! I love the combination of flavors. Definitely a winner...
Arlene Mobley
Katie
Thanks for stopping by!
Renee
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.
Arlene Mobley
Renee
Thank you! Don't tell but I have made a meal or two out of this recipe.
Stacy
My daughters are in love with cheesy bread so I know they would adore this recipe, Arlene! Pinning on my Recipes to Try board!
Arlene Mobley
Stacy
Thanks for pinning!I hope you get a chance to try the recipe!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
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!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Renee!
Jennifer B
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. 🙂
Arlene Mobley
Jennifer
As much as I love any kind of bread Focaccia is my very favorite.
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom
I absolutely love Focaccia!!! and your Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia Recipe looks so delicious! Cheers to 2 years with SundaySupper!!
Arlene Mobley
Alice thank you!
Family Foodie
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!
Arlene Mobley
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!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)
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!
Arlene Mobley
Amy
Thank you.
Tara
Oh my heavens, that looks incredibly decadent. I would have three pieces please!!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Tara. I am not even going to admit to how many pieces I ate!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
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!
Arlene Mobley
Tammi
Focaccia is so good and it is a party crowd pleaser. I like to make it whenever we have a big get together.
Marie@citronlimette
I love focaccia. This onion cheddar cheese focaccia looks spectacular.
Arlene Mobley
Marie
Thank you so much!
Constance Smith (@FoodieArmyWife)
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!" 😀
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Constance!
Katy
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!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
I'm totally digging the cheese and onion combo! Definitely making this soon.
Alida
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 🙂
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
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!
Arlene Mobley
Dorothy
Thank you! The Sunday Supper crew is the best!
Bea
I love focaccia and topping it with cheese as well as onions sounds absolutely perfect!!!
Arlene Mobley
Bea thank you!
Hezzi-D
This looks incredible! I love focaccia but having it with cheese and onions sounds so good!
Arlene Mobley
Hezzi thank you! Everything is better with cheese on it!
Shannon R
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.
Arlene Mobley
Shannon thank you!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
I could make a meal out of these bread!
Arlene Mobley
Thanks Cindy
DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts
WOW! Lots of baking today. Focaccia looks great!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
I've been craving focaccia recently. Now I really have to make one!
Cheryl
Yum, Yum! What a treat. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe, and some of your memories about #SundaySupper! HUGS
TheNinjaBaker
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 =)
Arlene Mobley
Thank you!
Sarah
Perfect party food!
Helene D'Souza
I wish your onion cheddar focaccia was waiting for me now, I could need a little cheesy pick me up =D
Long live Sundaysupper!
Arlene Mobley
Helene
Thank you! Cheese will put a smile on my face anytime!
Shaina
Looks great!! I love making focaccia, there are so many wonderful flavor combinations you can put together. Cheddar cheese & onion...now THAT sounds good!
Arlene Mobley
Shaina
Thank you. You can really do so much with a batch of focaccia.
Soni
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!
Arlene Mobley
Soni
Thank you! Fresh baked bread is the best!
Laura
I bet this would make an incredible pizza crust
Rachel Miller
This looks amazing! I can't wait to try it 🙂
Anne @ Webicurean
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!
pizzarossa
I am sitting here salivating at your focaccia! Stunning!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you!
Betsy@bebetsy.com
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
Arlene Mobley
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!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker
Wow, this looks so amazing!!! Pinning! 🙂
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OMG it tastes delicious. I made it last weekend and my family loved it.