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Tennessee Onions

Tennessee Onions: The Cheesy Take on Comfort Food

Tennessee Onions are a cheesy comfort food adventure that elevates traditional onion rings into a delicious side dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 large Sweet Onions Substitute with Walla Walla or Maui onions if desired.
For the Cheese Layer
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese You can swap with sharp white cheddar.
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Mozzarella can be used if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano works well for a change.
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Olive oil makes a great dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be substituted, use less.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used instead for a vibrant twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can be used for a more subtle flavor.

Equipment

  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter.
  2. Slice sweet onions into thick rings and layer them evenly in the greased baking dish.
  3. Melt unsalted butter and drizzle it over the layered onions. Sprinkle garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper evenly on top.
  4. Evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and grated Parmesan over the seasoned onions.
  5. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 25 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
  7. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Tennessee Onions can be prepped in advance and baked just before serving for a fresh side.

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