Description
This Tennessee Onions recipe features sweet onions baked to perfection with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a blend of melted cheeses for a rich and flavorful side dish. It’s an easy oven-baked dish that combines tender onions with buttery, cheesy goodness, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 3-4 sweet onions, sliced
Spices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dairy
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese or mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish to ensure the onions and cheese won’t stick.
- Prepare Onions: Peel the sweet onions and slice them into rings, then separate the rings carefully and arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Season: Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper evenly over the onion rings to infuse them with savory flavor.
- Add Butter: Place slices of unsalted butter over the seasoned onions, allowing it to melt and add richness as it bakes.
- Add Cheeses: Layer the shredded cheddar cheese, Italian blend cheese (or mozzarella), and grated parmesan cheese evenly on top of the onions and butter for a luscious cheesy topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and golden brown on top, and the onions are tender.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the Tennessee onions warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- For a sharper flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cayenne or smoked paprika.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a vegetarian meal, verify that the cheeses used are free of animal rennet.
