Description
This Tennessee Onion Dip is a rich and creamy appetizer featuring sweet Vidalia onions, melted cheeses, and aromatic herbs baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, it's delicious served with crackers, crostini, or bread.
Ingredients
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Onions and Butter
- 2 large chopped sweet onions (Vidalia)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Dip Base
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cheeses and Garnish
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip later.
- Sauté 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, stirring occasionally, until soft and tender. This will take about 15 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Remove the skillet from heat. Add 1 cup mayonnaise, 4 ounces of 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 well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Bake the dip: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the cheese has melted nicely.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a fresh garnish. Serve warm with crackers, crostini, or slices of bread for dipping.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This dip does not freeze well, so avoid freezing leftovers.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave or oven on low heat until the cheese is melted and warm throughout.
- Use Vidalia or other sweet onions for best flavor and natural sweetness in the dip.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, you can add fresh minced garlic when sautéing the onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
