Description
Golden, cheesy Tennessee Onions are the perfect Southern-inspired side dish. Sweet onions baked in butter and smothered with a rich layer of melty cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack cheeses create a flavorful, crowd-pleasing bite with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Sweet Onions (Vidalia preferred)
Butter
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
Garlic Powder
Salt
Black Pepper
Fresh Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and slice sweet onions into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Separate into rings.
- Layer onions in a buttered 9×13 baking dish.
- Season evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dot with butter across the onion layers.
- Top with cheese, sprinkling cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack generously.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until onions are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra browning.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers