Tennessee Onions Recipe – Better Than Onion Rings
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Tennessee Onions Recipe – Better Than Onion Rings! This dish transforms simple sweet onions into a cheesy masterpiece that’s perfect for any occasion. With layers of melty cheese and a touch of buttery goodness, these baked onion rounds are not just an appetizer; they can easily steal the spotlight as a side dish or even a satisfying snack. Great for busy weeknights or family gatherings, they come together effortlessly and are guaranteed to be a hit. Once you serve these golden-brown delights, they’ll disappear faster than you can say ‘cheesy goodness!’
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice Vidalia onions into thick rounds.
- Arrange onion rounds in a greased baking dish in a single layer.
- Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, and oregano over the onions.
- Layer Italian blend cheese, followed by cheddar and then Parmesan over the seasoned onions.
- Dot with pats of unsalted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion round (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg