Description
Tennessee Onions is a mouthwatering baked onion dish loaded with three types of cheese and savory seasonings, creating a comforting and flavorful side that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or serves as a standalone vegetarian delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 large sweet onions (like Vidalia), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Onions: Spread the sliced onions in the dish. Dot with butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme if using. Toss to coat.
- Add Cheeses: Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15–20 minutes until onions are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, caramelize the onions slightly before baking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can stand alone as a savory side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
