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Tennessee Onion Dip

Tennessee Onion Dip

My Tennessee Onion Dip is a familyparty legend. Everyone always begs me to bring it, and for good reason. The sweet onion flavor baked with gooey cheese and seasonings is absolutely irresistible!



Skillet full of Tennessee onion dip, with a few slices of crostini.

Tennessee Onion Dip Ingredients



Overhead shot of labeled Tennessee onion dip ingredients.

Onions: Sweet Vidalia onions are a MUST! Cream Cheese: Make sure it’s room temperature so it mixes well.Cheeses: The combination of the cheddar and smoked Gouda cheese really highlights the flavor of the onion!

How to Make Tennessee Onion Dip

I’m warning you, if you make this once, you’ll be in charge of bringing it to every game day and get together after! Luckily, it’s easy to whip up, and the flavor is insanely good.

Soften the Onions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large oven safe skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 large chopped Vidalia onions and cook until soft and tender, about 15 minutes.Combine: Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the mayo, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded smoked gouda cheese. Stir to combine.Bake: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley for garnish and serve with crackers, crostini, potato chips, or bread.

Skillet full of chopped onions cooking.



Cheese and seasonings added to the chopped onions.



Cheese and other ingredients all mixed together, ready to go into the oven.

lyssa’s Pro Tip

Chopped onions are the perfect size for dipping! Cook them just long enough until soft and tender. There’s no need to caramelize the onions because this Tennessee onion dip is DELICIOUS without that step! But, if you’re looking for a caramelized onion dip, you’ll love this one!



Tennessee Onion Dip

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Tennessee Onion Dip

Hot, gooey, and loaded with sweet onions and melty cheese, this Tennessee Onion Dip is the ultimate party appetizer.Course AppetizerCuisine AmericanKeyword hot onion dip, tennessee onion dip recipe, tennessee onionsPrep Time 20 minutesminutesCook Time 25 minutesminutesTotal Time 45 minutesminutesServings 6ServingsCalories 593kcalAuthor Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2largechopped sweet onionsI used Vidalia2tablespoonsunsalted butter1cupmayonnaise4ouncessoftened cream cheese1teaspoongarlic powder1teaspoondried thymeteaspoonsalt1cupshredded cheddar cheese1cupshredded smoked gouda cheesechopped parsleyfor garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 large chopped sweet onions and cook until soft and tender, about 15 minutes.Remove the skillet from the heat and add 1 cup mayonnaise4 ounces softened cream cheese1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon salt1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese. Stir to combine.Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with crackers, crostini, or bread.

Notes

Storing Leftovers
In the Refrigerator: Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. This Tennessee onion dip does not freeze well.To Reheat: Reheat in the microwave or oven on low heat until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 16gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 939mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 813IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 447mgIron: 1mg

Someone getting a scoop of Tennessee onion dip with a crostini slice.

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