Tennessee Onion Dip

My Tennessee Onion Dip is a family party 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!

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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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 Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword hot onion dip, tennessee onion dip recipe, tennessee onions

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 593kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 2 large chopped sweet onions I used Vidalia
• 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 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 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. 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: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 447mg | Iron: 1mg

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