Description
Tennessee Onion Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer featuring sweet caramelized onions baked to bubbly perfection. This rich and flavorful dip combines tender Vidalia onions with a blend of cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses, enhanced with garlic and thyme. Perfect for serving with crackers, crostini, or bread at parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
Garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your 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 chopped sweet onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and tender, which will take about 15 minutes.
- Combine dip 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 well combined.
- Bake the dip: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake the mixture for 25 minutes or until it is hot and bubbling.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or bread for dipping.
Notes
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- This dip does not freeze well, so it is best enjoyed fresh or within the recommended refrigeration time.
- To reheat, warm the dip gently in the microwave or oven on low heat until the cheese melts and the dip is heated through.
- For a milder flavor, consider reducing the garlic powder or substituting with garlic salt and adjusting the salt accordingly.
- Use an oven-safe skillet or transfer the mixture to a baking dish before baking if your skillet is not oven-safe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 dip
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
