Tennessee Onions: Cheesy Comfort for Your Dinner Table

Tennessee Onions combines sweet Vidalia onions with rich butter and three cheesy layers for an irresistible comfort food side dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Onions

6 medium Vidalia Sweet Onions or Walla Walla or Maui onions as substitutes
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter cut into equal pats
1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Oregano

For the Cheese Layers

2 cups Italian Blend Cheese finely shredded
1 cup Cheddar Cheese finely shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish
non-stick cooking spray

Method

Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Peel and slice the Vidalia onions into ¼-inch thick rounds, separating them into individual rings.
Layer the onion rings in the baking dish and sprinkle salt, garlic powder, and oregano over them.
Cut the unsalted butter into eight pats and place evenly over the onions.
Sprinkle the Italian blend cheese and cheddar cheese over the onions, then top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Let cool for a few moments before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Tennessee Onions taste best straight out of the oven. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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