Description
These Tennessee Onions are a delicious and cheesy side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or burgers. Sweet onions are layered with a blend of three cheeses and seasonings, then baked to golden perfection. A Southern classic that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3–4 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia, sliced into 1/4-inch rings)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer onions: Layer sliced onions in the dish, drizzle with melted butter, season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme if using.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- Tennessee Onions are a great side for grilled meats. Try Monterey Jack or Gruyère for flavor variations.
- Sweet onions work best due to their mild taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
