5 from 90 votes
Tennessee Onions
Tennessee Onions are baked slices of sweet onions layered with a blend of shredded sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and grated parmesan cheeses, seasoned with garlic salt and pepper. The dish is cooked until the cheese is bubbly and browned, resulting in a savory, cheesy side with tender yet slightly crisp onions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
150 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-3 whole onions or any sweet onion will do, Vidalia
- 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese the better quality, the better taste, shredded sharp
- 1 Cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- oregano fresh, or other herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Using non-stick cooking spray, prepare a 9x9 (or 9x13) baking dish.
- Heat oven to 350
- Slice the Vidalia onions in ¼ to ½ inch slices and separate the rings.
- Lay the rings in the prepared baking dish
- Sprinkle the onion rings with garlic salt (about 1 tsp), pepper (about ½ tsp).
- Cut the butter into pats and place around the dish on top of the onions.
- Spread the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top of the onions and then top with the grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350 uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese has started to brown (browned cheese bits is one of the best parts!)
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, garnish with some fresh herbs (oregano, chives, thyme all work well) and then serve.
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Notes
- Serve Tennessee Onions as a side to hamburgers, steak, or as a vegetarian option at cookouts.
- Use sweet onions like Vidalias or Texas Sweets cut into ½ inch thick slices for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure even thickness of slices and separate rings for consistent cooking.
- Select high-quality sharp cheddar and other cheeses for the best taste impact.
- Check seasoning; the cheese and garlic salt contribute saltiness so adjust accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
282mg
(12%)
Potassium
128mg
(3%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
263mg
(26%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.