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Tennessee Onions

Tennessee Onions: Cheesy Comfort for Every Occasion

Tennessee Onions are an irresistibly cheesy comfort food that elevates the humble onion with a rich, buttery topping, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onions
  • 4 large Vidalia sweet onions Use yellow onions if Vidalia are unavailable.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Cut into small pats.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can be used for more flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon oregano This adds an Italian touch.
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Italian blend cheese Substitute with Gruyere or Fontina if desired.
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese Use other melty cheeses if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Pecorino Romano can be used for a sharper flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with a light layer of non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Slice Vidalia sweet onions into ¼-inch thick rounds.
  4. Lay the sliced onions in a single layer in the baking dish and sprinkle salt, garlic powder, and oregano over them.
  5. Cut unsalted butter into small pats and distribute them evenly across the onions.
  6. Layer the cheeses starting with the Italian blend, followed by cheddar and finishing with grated Parmesan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, choose Vidalia sweet onions and don't separate the onion rings when slicing.

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