Enjoy a taste of Tennessee with this easy and delicious dish. Tennessee Onions are made with sweet Vidalia onions, topped with a mix of cheeses, herbs, and butter, then baked until golden and bubbly. It’s a simple, comforting side that goes great with any meal and is sure to become a family favorite.
What You’ll Need to Make Tennessee Onions
- 3-4 Vidalia sweet onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust according to preference)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese, finely shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Clean and peel the Vidalia sweet onions. Slice them into rounds approximately ¼ inch thick do not separate the rounds into individual onion rings.
- Spread the onion evenly across the base of the prepared baking dish.
- Season the onion rings with salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Cut the butter into roughly eight even portions or pats. Distribute these butter pats evenly across the seasoned onion rings in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the Italian blend cheese and cheddar cheese evenly over the onion rings. Finish with a final topping of shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Place the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbling.
- For optimal taste, serve the dish promptly while it remains warm
Tennessee Onions
Sweet Vidalia onions are transformed into a mouthwatering dish with a blend of Italian cheeses, cheddar, and Parmesan, all baked in a buttery, herb-infused sauce. This Southern-inspired side is comfort food at its finest. Serve it warm and let the flavors transport you to the heart of Tennessee!
Ingredients
3-4 Vidalia sweet onions
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt (adjust according to preference)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 cup Italian blend cheese, finely shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Clean and peel the Vidalia sweet onions. Slice them into rounds approximately ¼ inch thick do not separate the rounds into individual onion rings.
- Spread the onion evenly across the base of the prepared baking dish.
- Season the onion rings with salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Cut the butter into roughly eight even portions or pats. Distribute these butter pats evenly across the seasoned onion rings in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the Italian blend cheese and cheddar cheese evenly over the onion rings. Finish with a final topping of shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Place the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbling.
- For optimal taste, serve the dish promptly while it remains warm
Notes
- Italian blend cheese is a cheese that contains a mixture of two or more types of cheese. A traditional Italian cheese blend often includes a mix of Mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, and Provolone.