Tennessee Onions: Your New Favorite Cheesy Side Dish

Tennessee Onions are a cheesy baked comfort food with caramelized sweet onions, perfect for any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Onions

3 large Sweet Onions Vidalia or other sweet onions can be used
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or olive oil for a lighter option
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can enhance flavor
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or Italian seasoning as a substitute
1 teaspoon Salt use kosher salt for optimal flavor
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is preferable

For the Cheesy Topping

1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese sharp flavor
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese or Gouda/Swiss as substitutes
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional but recommended

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish
Aluminum foil

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tennessee Onions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Slice sweet onions into thick rings and arrange them evenly in the baking dish.
Drizzle melted butter over onions and sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
Combine shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl, then sprinkle over seasoned onions.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Allow to cool before serving to enhance flavor blending.

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