Tennessee Onions Recipe – Better Than Onion Rings!
If you’re craving a comforting dish that transforms the humble onion into a cheesy delight, look no further than this Tennessee Onions Recipe – Better Than Onion Rings! This easy-to-make side dish is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or movie nights at home. With layers of sweet Vidalia onions and a melty cheese blend, these crispy baked onions will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Vidalia sweet onions (peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pats)
- 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).
- Arrange the onion rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper without separating the rings.
- Dot each round with pats of unsalted butter.
- Season with salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Layer generously with Italian blend cheese, followed by cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion round (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg