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Tennessee Onions

Tennessee Onions: Cheesy Comfort for Every Occasion

Tennessee Onions are cheesy comfort food that elevates simple onions into a delicious gluten-free dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onions
  • 4 large Vidalia sweet onions Can substitute with yellow onions but may alter flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Cut into small pats.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Adds an Italian touch to the dish.
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 2 cups Italian blend cheese Alternatives include Gruyere or Fontina.
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese Other melty cheeses can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Pecorino Romano can be a sharper substitute.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with a light layer of non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Slice the Vidalia sweet onions into ¼-inch thick rounds.
  4. Arrange the sliced onion rounds in the baking dish in a single layer, sprinkle salt, garlic powder, and oregano over them.
  5. Distribute the unsalted butter evenly across the onion layers.
  6. Layer the cheeses, starting with the Italian blend, then cheddar, and finally Parmesan on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for a minute before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the dish to cool slightly for flavors to meld and to make serving easier. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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