Description
Tennessee Onion Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer featuring sweet caramelized onions, a blend of cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses, and a touch of garlic and thyme. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s perfect for serving with crackers, crostini, or bread at any gathering.
Ingredients
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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: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s at the right temperature when your dip is ready for baking.
- 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 for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and tender.
- Mix the dip ingredients: Remove the skillet from heat. Add 1 cup of mayonnaise, 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of 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 for 25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle chopped parsley on top for freshness and color, and serve immediately with your choice of crackers, crostini, or bread.
Notes
- Storing Leftovers: Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. This dip doesn’t freeze well.
- Reheating Tips: Warm leftovers in the microwave or in the oven on low heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly again.
- Onion Choice: Vidalia onions are preferred for their natural sweetness but any sweet onion will work.
- Cheese Variations: Feel free to use other smoked cheeses or adjust cheese quantities to taste.
- Serving Suggestions: This dip pairs well with a variety of dippers such as crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
