Description
Mouthwatering Tennessee onions combine sweet Vidalia onions with sharp cheddar and parmesan cheeses for a delectable side dish. Southern comfort meets culinary elegance when you savor these cheesy, caramelized onion layers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese or shredded mozzarella
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3–4 sweet onions
- 4 tbsps (¼ cup) unsalted butter, sliced thin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Onion Layering: Peel and slice onions into uniform 1/4-inch rounds, carefully separating rings and spreading evenly across the baking dish.
- Seasoning: Generously sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasonings, salt, and black pepper over onion layers to ensure comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Butter Enhancement: Strategically place small butter pats across seasoned onions to promote rich, melting flavor during baking.
- Cheese Topping: Create a luxurious cheese layer by first sprinkling shredded cheddar, then covering with Italian blend cheese, and finishing with a generous parmesan dusting.
- Baking Process: Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until cheese melts completely and turns a tempting golden-brown.
- Serving: Allow the Tennessee Onions to rest briefly after removing from oven, then serve warm as an irresistible side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Slice Uniformly: Consistent 1/4-inch onion slices ensure even cooking and professional presentation.
- Season Generously: Layer seasonings thoroughly to guarantee each onion ring is packed with robust flavor.
- Cheese Layering Technique: Strategic cheese placement creates a rich, melted texture with complex flavor depth.
- Butter Distribution Matters: Strategically placed butter pats enhance moisture and introduce a luxurious, silky finish to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg