Description
Easy Tennessee Onions are a delightful Southern comfort food that shines as a side dish or a flavorful topping for various meals. This cheesy baked onion recipe features sweet onions layered with melted cheese, butter, and zesty seasonings, creating a warm and inviting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large sweet onions (Vidalia or similar)
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice the sweet onions into thick rings and arrange them in the baking dish.
- Drizzle melted butter over the onions and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Top with shredded cheese and grated Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg