Tennessee Onions: The Cheesy Side Dish You’ll Crave

Tennessee Onions are a delicious blend of sweet onions and creamy cheeses, making them a much-loved Southern side dish.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Onions

4 large Sweet Onions Substitute with Vidalia or other sweet varieties.
3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Salted butter can be used.

For the Cheese Topping

1 cup Cheddar Cheese Or any similar melting cheese like Gouda.
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Mozzarella can be used for a lighter flavor.
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano is a good alternative.

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used, adjust quantity to taste.
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Substitute with fresh thyme using a 3:1 ratio.
to taste Salt & Black Pepper Adjust based on your taste and the saltiness of cheeses.

Equipment

Oven
9x13-inch baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Slice the sweet onions into rings and arrange them in the baking dish.
Melt unsalted butter and drizzle over the onions, then sprinkle garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Top the onions with a blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure even layer of onions in the baking dish for uniform cooking. Feel free to mix cheeses for enhanced flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!