Description
Tennessee Onions is a delicious and cheesy side dish that features sweet Vidalia onions baked with a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. This Southern-inspired dish is flavorful and comforting, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions:
- 3–4 large sweet Vidalia onions, sliced into ½-inch thick rings
Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced into pats
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Onions: Arrange sliced onions in the baking dish, sprinkle with seasonings.
- Add Cheeses: Layer mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over onions, sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Add Butter: Place butter pats evenly on top, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove foil, bake uncovered until cheese is golden brown. Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon as a topping before baking.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a dip with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
