Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Tennessee Onions Recipe – Better Than Onion Rings! This cheesy, buttery dish transforms sweet Vidalia onions into a savory delight that will tantalize your taste buds. Layered with rich cheeses and seasonings, these baked onion rounds offer a unique twist on traditional onion rings, making them perfect for any occasion—whether as a delectable side dish or a star attraction at movie night. With simple preparation and mouthwatering flavors, you’ll find this recipe quickly becoming a family favorite. Get ready to enjoy crispy, cheesy goodness that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Vidalia sweet onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese (finely shredded)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the Vidalia onions into ¼-inch thick rounds without separating the rings.
- In a baking dish, arrange half of the onion rounds.
- Distribute half of the butter pats over the onions and sprinkle with half of the salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Layer with half of each type of cheese.
- Top with the remaining onion rounds and repeat the butter, seasoning, and cheese layers.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg