Tennessee Onions

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Tennessee onions are sweet onions baked in butter and gooey cheese until golden, bubbly, and caramelized to perfection.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy tennessee onions, tennessee onions, tennessee onions recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

3 large sweet onions
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Peel and slice 3 large sweet onions into ¼-inch thick slices. Separate the rings and place them in a large bowl.
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Gently toss to combine.
Place the onions in the prepared baking dish and top with 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces. Layer 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over the onions.
Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Notes

Storing & Reheating

Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 300ºF until hot.

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