Description
Tennessee Onions is a delicious baked onion dish loaded with melty cheeses and savory seasonings. It’s a perfect side dish for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special holiday feasts.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the onions: Peel and slice the onions into 1/4-inch thick rounds, separating the rings. Layer them in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season the onions: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle the mix over the onions.
- Add butter and cheeses: Pour melted butter over the onions, then layer with mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish complements grilled meats or serves as a savory side for holiday gatherings.
- For added richness, consider drizzling a bit of cream over the onions before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
