Description
This Tennessee Onion Dip is a rich and creamy appetizer featuring sweet Vidalia onions sautéed to perfection, blended with mayonnaise, cream cheese, and a flavorful mix of cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses. Baked until bubbly and golden, it's an irresistible dip perfect for gatherings, served with crackers, crostini, or bread.
Ingredients
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Onions and Butter
- 2 large chopped sweet onions (Vidalia preferred)
- 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
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
Garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
- 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 for about 15 minutes, or until they are soft and tender, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Mix Dip Ingredients: Remove the skillet from the 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 well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Bake the Dip: Place the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese has melted thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley on top as 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 onion dip does not freeze well, so avoid freezing for best texture and flavor.
- To reheat, warm the dip in the microwave or oven on low heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly again.
- For a stronger smoky flavor, you can add a small amount of smoked paprika.
- Using Vidalia onions is preferred due to their natural sweetness, but other sweet onion varieties can be substituted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 g
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
