Description
Tennessee Onions is a deliciously cheesy baked onion dish featuring sweet onions layered with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a blend of melted cheeses. Perfect as a comforting side or appetizer, this recipe bakes the onions until tender and golden brown for a savory treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions & Seasonings
- 3-4 sweet onions, sliced into rings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Butter & Cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese or mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and facilitate easy serving.
- Prepare Onions: Peel the sweet onions and slice them into rings. Carefully separate the rings and arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Season Onions: Evenly sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the arranged onion rings to infuse flavor.
- Add Butter: Place slices of unsalted butter evenly on top of the seasoned onions to add richness and help with caramelization during baking.
- Layer Cheeses: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, followed by the shredded Italian blend or mozzarella, and finally the grated parmesan cheese in layers over the onions and butter.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted and developed a golden, bubbly crust.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the Tennessee Onions warm as a flavorful side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla for the best flavor.
- You can substitute Italian blend cheese with mozzarella if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to taste for salt and pepper.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure cheeses used contain vegetarian rennet.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven.