Description
Savory cheesy baked Vidalia onions promise a delightful side dish that elevates simple ingredients. Southern comfort meets culinary creativity, welcoming you to savor each golden, caramelized bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 Vidalia onions (sweet)
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 4 tbsps (¼ cup or 56 g) butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oregano
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and thoroughly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Onion Arrangement: Peel Vidalia onions and slice into uniform 0.25-inch rounds, carefully spreading the rings across the baking dish to create an even foundation.
- Seasoning Layer: Generously dust onion rings with garlic powder, kosher salt, and dried oregano, ensuring complete and consistent coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Butter Distribution: Strategically place unsalted butter pieces across the seasoned onions to facilitate even melting and rich, creamy undertones.
- Cheese Layering: Create a decadent cheese blanket by sprinkling Italian cheese blend and sharp cheddar across the buttered onions, followed by a generous coating of grated Parmesan to develop a crispy, golden exterior.
- Baking Process: Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a bubbling, golden-brown cheese surface with slightly crisp edges indicating perfect doneness.
- Serving: Remove from oven and allow a brief 2-3 minute rest, then serve immediately to enjoy the luxurious, molten cheese and tender onions at their peak temperature and flavor.
Notes
- Select Sweet Onions: Choose Vidalia onions for their natural sweetness and mild flavor, which creates a delectable base for this cheesy dish.
- Slice Uniformly: Cut onion rings precisely at 0.25-inch thickness to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the baking process.
- Layer Strategically: Spread onion rings in a single layer to maximize cheese coverage and promote even melting and browning.
- Watch Cheese Carefully: Monitor the baking process closely during the last 5-10 minutes to prevent burning while achieving a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 382 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg