Vadalia Onion Dip

This recipe for Vadalia Onion Dip is sweet, creamy and gooey-gooey!  It comes together in minutes and baked in the oven.  

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You won't be able to resist this Vidalia Onion Dip. I was first introduced to this dip at a community block party when I lived in Alexandria, Virginia.  It was so delicious, I had to ask my neighbor for the recipe. 

This recipe is s a super easy appetizer that only requires 3 ingredients, chopped onions, real mayonnaise and Swiss cheese. It's the ultimate holiday, game-day and  party dip!

Vadalia Onion Dip
Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
3 cups chopped Vidalia* (about 1 large)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
Fresh coarsely ground pepper, optional
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

*or substitute other sweet onion

Optional add-ins:
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce​

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients. Transfer to a deep baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown and onion is tender, 25-30 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle with additional cracked black pepper.
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​Serve warm with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without crackers and vegetables): 212 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

UPDATE:
​I had some leftover dip so I used it to top some turkey meatballs and served it with green beans and fresh strawberries for dinner. So delicious!
After I pan fried the turkey meatballs, I scooped the remaining dip into the frying pan and stirred to melt the dip.  Give it a try!