We took reader-favorite Tennessee Onions and made it into one of the creamiest dips this side of the Mississippi.

We’ve used that recipe as inspiration for aTennessee Onions Pizza, too.

But we’re not finished with that variations.

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Dip in the pan ready to serve with chips

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Onions also transform into something quite special with just a bit of heat and seasoning.

That’s what we did, turning it into a creamy dip with mild Cheddar and robust smoked Gouda.

Cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream make for the ultra-rich base.

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Dip ingredients

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Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high.

Add onion, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper to pan; saute 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium; cook until onions are almost tender, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Dip cooking the onions with the seasonings

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Gradually add Cheddar and Gouda, stirring until cheeses melt.

Bake dip:

Place skillet in oven.

Bake at 350F until dip is bubbly and starting to brown on top, 10 to 12 minutes.

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Dip adding the cream cheese and sour cream

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Serve warm with potato chips or crackers.

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Dip stirring in the cheeses

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Tennessee Onion Dip after baking ready to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox