Description
Tennessee Onions are a delicious take on classic Southern comfort food, elevating your dining experience with their cheesy goodness and crispy texture. This baked onion dish combines sweet onions with a savory blend of cheeses, making it a standout side for family dinners, barbecues, or potlucks. Easy to prepare, Tennessee Onions are not only crowd-pleasers but also versatile enough to complement a variety of main courses, from grilled meats to vegetarian meals. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful balance of flavors that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice the onions into ½-inch rings and arrange them in the baking dish.
- Drizzle melted butter over the onions and sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Top with shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes until tender. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg