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Tennessee Onion Dip

A baked, cheesy Tennessee-style onion dip made with sweet onions, mayonnaise, and cream cheese.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 largechopped sweet onionsI used Vidalia
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 1 cupmayonnaise
  • 4 ouncessoftened cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoondried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cupshredded smoked gouda cheese
  • chopped parsleyfor garnish

Instructions

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, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and tender, about 15 minutes (reduce heat if they begin to brown too quickly).
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Add 1 cup mayonnaise, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon salt; stir until the mixture is mostly combined.
  • Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese until evenly distributed.
  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheeses are melted.
  • Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large oven-safe skillet

Notes

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.