Description
Tennessee Onion Dip is a creamy, cheesy dip featuring caramelized sweet onions, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and a blend of shredded cheddar and smoked gouda. Baked until bubbly and garnished with fresh parsley, this flavorful dip is perfect for serving with crackers, crostini, or bread at parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 large chopped sweet onions (Vidalia recommended)
- 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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
- Cook the onions: In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet onions and cook them until they become soft and tender, which should take about 15 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 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 until well combined.
- Bake the dip: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm with crackers, crostini, or bread of your choice.
Notes
- Storing leftovers: Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Freezing: This dip does not freeze well, so it’s best to consume within a couple of days.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave or in the oven on low heat until the cheese is melted and warm throughout.
- Onion choice: Vidalia onions are preferred for their sweetness but any sweet onion will work.
- Serving suggestions: Serve with a variety of dippers like crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
