Description
Tennessee Onions are a delightful twist on traditional onion rings, combining thick slices of sweet onions with a rich blend of cheeses and savory seasonings. Baked to perfection, this cheesy side dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to complement various meals, from family dinners to festive gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these irresistible baked onions deliver mouthwatering flavor in every bite, making them a must-try comfort food that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia), sliced into ½-inch rings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the sliced onions in an even layer in the prepared baking dish, separating the rings.
- Drizzle melted butter over the onions and sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Top with shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheese evenly across the onions.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 459mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 41mg