Tennessee Onions
A comforting side dish featuring tender, caramelized sweet onions topped with gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or cookouts.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2.5 pounds sweet onions, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings Approximately three large sweet onions
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dry mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cup salted butter, cut into small pieces
- 4 ounces shredded mild Cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces shredded smoked Gouda cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange the onion slices evenly in the prepared baking dish and fan them out.
- Sprinkle thyme, parsley flakes, garlic salt, oregano, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper over the onions.
- Distribute small butter pieces evenly over the onions.
- Sprinkle shredded Cheddar and Gouda cheeses on top of the onions.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the dish cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Consider adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs like chives or scallions before serving for a refreshing touch. Drizzle with balsamic glaze for added flavor.