Tennessee Onions: Your New Favorite Cheesy Comfort Dish

Tennessee Onions are a creamy, cheesy comfort dish that brings warmth and indulgence to any meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Onions

4 cups sliced Sweet Onions Use Vidalia or any sweet variety
3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be substituted
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme is a great substitute
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For the Cheese

1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Opt for sharp cheddar for more bite
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Substitute with mild mozzarella for different flavor
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is preferred

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter or olive oil.
Slice sweet onions into rings and arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Drizzle melted butter over the onion rings and sprinkle garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper over them.
Layer shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and grated Parmesan cheese over the seasoned onions.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Allow the dish to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add cooked bacon or veggies to customize your Tennessee Onions. Remember to adjust cooking times as needed.

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