Tennessee Onion Dip

• porsi: Servings 🍽️ 8–10
• total waktu: 1 hour 12 minutes

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For the Caramelized Onions 🧅

3 large sweet onions (Vidalia preferred), thinly sliced

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon sugar (optional, helps deepen sweetness)

For the Creamy Cheese Base 🧀

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup sour cream

½ cup mayonnaise

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack

½ cup shredded mozzarella (for that cheese pull 🤤)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika 🔥

¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional heat)

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

For the Crispy Topping ✨

½ cup crispy fried onions

¼ cup extra shredded cheddar for broiling

Optional Garnish 🌿

Extra green onions

Fresh cracked pepper

Preparation Time ⏱️ 20 minutes

Cooking Time 🔥 35–40 minutes

Total Time ⏳ About 1 hour

Calories 🔢 About 320–380 per serving

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Step 1: Perfect Caramelized Onions 🧅

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Add butter and olive oil. Let butter melt gently.

Add sliced onions and salt. Stir to coat evenly.

Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cook slowly for 20–25 minutes, stirring every 3–4 minutes.

Important tips 🔑

Do NOT rush with high heat.

If onions brown too fast, lower heat immediately.

Slow cooking creates sweetness naturally.

After 15 minutes, add black pepper and optional sugar.

Continue cooking until onions are deeply golden, soft, and jam-like.

They should look glossy and rich — not burnt, not dry.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 2: Build the Creamy Base 🧀

In a large mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese.

Beat until smooth and lump-free.

Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Mix until silky.

Stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne.

Fold in chopped green onions.

Finally, gently fold in the cooled caramelized onions.

The mixture should be thick, creamy, and fully combined 🤍

Step 3: Assemble & Bake 🔥

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Transfer mixture into an oven-safe jar, baking dish, or skillet.

Smooth the top with a spatula.

Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar over the top.

Add crispy fried onions evenly on top.

Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until:

Edges are bubbling

Top is golden

Cheese is fully melted

For extra golden top ✨

Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end (watch carefully so it doesn’t burn).

Step 4: Rest & Serve 🍞

Let dip rest 5–7 minutes before serving. This helps it thicken slightly.

Serve warm with:

Toasted baguette slices 🥖

Crackers

Tortilla chips

Pretzel bites 🥨

Storage 🧊

Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days.

Reheat in oven at 325°F until warmed through.

Avoid microwaving too long — it can separate.

Pro Tips for Maximum Flavor 💡

Use sweet onions for authentic Tennessee-style flavor.

Freshly shred cheese (pre-shredded doesn’t melt as smoothly).

Let onions fully caramelize — that’s the secret.

Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper savory flavor.

This dip is creamy, smoky, sweet from the onions, crispy on top, and packed with cheese pull magic 🧀🔥

Perfect for parties, game nights, or cozy weekend snacks 🤎