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Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia
Happy 2nd Birthday #SundaySupper
I am excited to be joining our host Liz of That Skinny Chick Can Bake for this weekends Sunday Supper Celebration. It’s a special one as the Sunday Supper movement, started by Isabel of Family Foodie is celebrating it’s 2nd birthday.
I “met” Isabel on the now defunct FoodBuzz where foodies and food bloggers would collect and share recipes. From there we followed each other on Twitter.
On Sundays I noticed Isabel tweeting about what she was cooking or eating for Sunday Supper. At that time she hadn’t yet started hosting these weekly #SundaySupper events. I’m not sure how long it was before she banded a bunch of food bloggers together to celebrate Sunday Suppers all over the world each weekend but I knew I had to get involved. Besides being able to hang out with some of my favorite food bloggers on Sundays I am a big fan of enjoying Sunday Suppers with my family.
These days getting all of the family together to actually sit down for a meal together can be a daunting task. Coming together around the dinner table with those that you love to reconnect after a hectic week of school, work and other commitments is very important even if it is for one day a week. I loved that Isabel took it upon herself to spread the word online and actually do something about it by spreading the word about the Sunday Supper movement. And I am so happy to be a part of it whenever I can join in.
Scroll down to find the recipes for this weeks Sunday Supper Birthday Party. You will also find my Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia Recipe in printable format.
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.
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.
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.
The Sunday Supper Birthday Bash Recipe Roundup
Brilliant Breads and Breakfast Fare:
- Brioche aux Pépites de Chocolat from Food Lust People Love
- Broccoli, Potato & Cheese Egg Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Celebration Strawberry Crepes from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Homemade Brioche from Masala Herb
- Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia from Flour On My Face
- Poached Pear Bread from Hip Foodie Mom
Amazing Appetizers and Cocktails:
- Blood Orange Gin Fizz from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Blue Cheese Walnut Tarts from Magnolia Days
- Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Stuffed Butternut Squash from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Cheesy Twists from What Smells So Good?
- Key Lime Pie Martini from girlichef
- Pizza Dip from The Food Army Wife
- Slow Cooker Party Mix from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
Spectacular Soups and Salads:
- Creamy, Tangy Bacon Salad Dressing from Daily Dish Recipes
- Day at the Beach Healthy Tuna Salad from Shockingly Delicious
- Low Carb Spicy Chunky Vegetable Beef Chili from Yours and Mine Are Ours
- Luscious Fruit Salad from Pescetarian Journal
- Quinoa and Buffalo Chicken Salad from In the Kitchen with KP
Enticing Entrees:
- Carne de Porco Alentejana | Portuguese Pork and Clams from Family Foodie
- Chicken Shami Kebab from Soni’s Food
- Chicken and Rice Dinner in the Crock from Momma’s Meals
- Curried Chicken from The Foodie Patootie
- Healthy Chicken Tetrazzini from Citronlimette
- Imagination Stew from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Orecchiette with Chicken, Brocccoli, Mushrooms and Onions from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Runny Egg Risotto from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Sautéed Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce plus Arugula, Radicchio and Escarole Salad from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Seafood Stew from Healthy. Delicious.
- Spice-Crusted Fish Tacos with Confetti Salsa from The Weekend Gourmet
- Spicy Roasted Squash and Wild Rice Bake from Curious Cuisiniere
- Spicy Shrimp Tempura Rolls from kimchi MOM
- Spinach Proscuitto Macaroni and Cheese with Walnut Topping from Noshing with the Nolands
- Tuscan Chicken Spinach Soup with Roasted Red Pepper from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Decadent Desserts:
- Azuki Red Bean Ice Cream from The Ninja Baker
- Banana Pudding Parfaits from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Birthday Cake Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Caramel Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars from Pies and Pots
- Chocolate Mousse Torte from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cinnamon Sugar Churros and Chocolate Sauce from Neighborfood
- Crumb Cake Brownies from Table for Seven
- Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Pops from Ruffles & Truffles
- Gluten-Free Epiphany Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Gluten-Free Vegan Coconut Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Happy Birthday Cake Batter Truffles from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Kahlua Toffee Ice Cream Cake from Webicurean
- Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake with Raspberry Sauce from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes from Basic N Delicious
- S’mores Snack Cake from Alida’s Kitchen
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
How to make Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia
- 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
- 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
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 Loaves 1x
- Category: Flat Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia recipe is adapted from the Onion Cheddar Cheese Ciabatta Appetizer recipe from Isabel at FamilyFoodie.com
Ingredients
Prepare the Sourdough Focaccia Recipe
Onion Cheddar Cheese Spread Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 1/2 cups of of Hellman’s Mayonnaise
- 3 cups of 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
- Serving Size: 2 slices
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy! You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
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.
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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!
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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.