ere’s a classic Tennessee Onions recipe—simple, Southern comfort food at its best. This dish features sweet onions smothered in butter, cheese, and seasoning, then baked until golden and tender. Great as a side dish for grilled meats or barbecue.
🍽️ Tennessee Onions Recipe
🧅 Ingredients:
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2–3 large Vidalia or other sweet onions (sliced into ¼-inch thick rings)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (or mozzarella for a milder taste)
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
🔥 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). -
Prepare the Onions
Peel and slice the onions into rings, about ¼ inch thick. Separate the rings and layer them in a greased 9×13 baking dish. -
Season & Butter
Sprinkle the onion layers with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Dot the butter evenly over the top. -
Add Cheese
Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses generously over the onions. Top with Parmesan cheese. -
Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden and the onions are soft. -
Serve
Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
🔄 Variations:
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Add crispy bacon bits on top for a smoky touch.
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Swap cheeses (pepper jack for heat, gouda for richness).
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Use red onions for a slightly sharper flavor.