Tennessee Onions Better Than Onion Rings
Tennessee Onions are a Southern side dish of sweet onion slices baked with melted cheese, garlic, and herbs until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 Vidalia sweet onions peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds (keep the rings intact)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 8 even pats
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese finely shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely shredded
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F with the rack in the center. Spray a 9×13-inch dish with non-stick spray.
- Peel and slice Vidalia onions into ¼-inch rings.
- Spread onion slices evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Dot with butter across the top. Top with Italian blend, cheddar, and Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until bubbly and onions are tender.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.