Description
This Tennessee Onion Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer featuring sweet Vidalia onions caramelized to perfection and baked with a blend of mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses. It's perfect for serving warm with crackers, crostini, or bread at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 2 large chopped sweet onions (Vidalia)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
- Cook Onions: In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the 2 large chopped sweet onions and cook them stirring occasionally until they become soft and tender, about 15 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the skillet from heat. Add 1 cup mayonnaise, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese to the cooked onions. Stir everything together until fully combined.
- Bake Dip: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake the mixture for 25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted throughout.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley on top for garnish. Serve the warm dip with crackers, crostini, or bread.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This dip does not freeze well.
- To reheat, warm the dip gently in the microwave or oven on low heat until the cheese is melted again.
- Use Vidalia onions or any other sweet onion variety for the best flavor.
- For a thicker consistency, you can reduce the mayonnaise slightly or add an extra ounce of cream cheese.
- Feel free to swap smoked gouda for another smoky cheese like smoked mozzarella if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
