Tennessee Onions Recipe – Better Than Onion Rings!
Tennessee Onions are a delightful twist on traditional onion rings, offering a cheesy and buttery experience that will leave your taste buds craving more. This indulgent dish features layers of sweet Vidalia onions combined with a rich blend of cheeses, baked to perfection for a golden-brown finish. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or even the star of your dinner table, Tennessee Onions provide comfort and satisfaction in every bite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe is sure to impress cheese lovers and onion aficionados alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately eight people 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Vidalia sweet onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.
- Layer half of the onion rounds at the bottom of the dish without separating them.
- Sprinkle half of each type of cheese over the onions, dot with half the butter pats, and season with half the salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes; remove foil in the last 10-15 minutes for browning.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg