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Cheesy Baked Tennessee Onions

Cheesy Baked Tennessee Onions – Irresistibly Gooey Delight

Cheesy Baked Tennessee Onions are a comforting Southern side dish that blends sweet onions and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 large Sweet Onions Use Vidalia or other sweet varieties for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard Powder Can substitute with prepared mustard.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used for milder flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional, adjust to taste.
  • 2 cups Mild Cheddar Cheese Shredded.
  • 1 cup Smoked Gouda or Smoked Cheddar Or substitute with Monterey Jack.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese For topping.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Dotted on top before baking.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Slice the sweet onions into 1/4-inch rings and toss with kosher salt, dry mustard powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Layer half of the seasoned onions in the bottom of the baking dish, then sprinkle half of the cheddar and Gouda on top.
  4. Repeat with the remaining onions and cheeses, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  5. Dot with unsalted butter and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes until cheese is browned.
  7. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure even slicing of onions for uniform cooking. Cover tightly with foil during initial baking for steaming. Shred cheese for better melting. Adjust cayenne pepper to taste.

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