Description
Tennessee Onions are a cheesy, baked Southern side dish that’s rich, comforting, and bursting with sweet onion flavor. Perfect for pairing with grilled meats, salads, or holiday dinners.
Ingredients
4 large sweet onions (Vidalia or yellow), sliced ½ inch thick
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 slices provolone cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Slice Onions: Cut sweet onions into ½-inch thick rings.
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Layer in Dish: In a baking dish, arrange onion slices, placing small pats of butter between layers.
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Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper evenly over the onions.
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Add Cheeses: Top with mozzarella, then layer provolone slices, and finish with Parmesan.
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Bake: Place dish in oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until onions are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Serve: Enjoy hot as a side dish with grilled meats, fresh salads, or holiday mains.
Notes
Cheese Variations: Swap provolone for Swiss or gouda for a different flavor.
Make Ahead: Assemble the dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Tennessee onions, Southern baked onions, cheesy onion casserole, sweet onion side dish, easy Southern recipe