Tennessee Onions
Tennessee Onions is a savory and cheesy dish featuring layers of sweet Vidalia onions, seasoned to perfection and topped with a blend of Italian and cheddar cheeses. Baked until golden and bubbling, this dish is perfect as a side or a comforting appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese, finely shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 3–4 Vidalia sweet onions
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Clean and peel the Vidalia sweet onions. Slice them into rounds approximately ¼ inch thick and separate the rounds into individual onion rings.
- Spread the separated onion rings evenly across the base of the prepared baking dish.
- Season the onion rings with salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Cut the butter into roughly eight even portions or pats. Distribute these butter pats evenly across the seasoned onion rings in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the Italian blend cheese and cheddar cheese evenly over the onion rings. Finish with a final topping of shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Place the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbling.
- For optimal taste, serve the dish promptly while it remains warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg