Tennessee Onions
Tennessee Onions are a cheesy, buttery casserole made from sweet Vidalia onions, baked to perfection with layers of melted cheese and spices.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Knife
- Oven
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- 4 large Vidalia Onions Sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
- 1 stick Butter Cut into thin pats
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese A mix of Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Parsley Chopped, for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika For seasoning and color
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice the Vidalia onions into 1/4-inch thick rings and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Distribute the pats of butter evenly over the onions.
- Sprinkle garlic salt, black pepper, parsley, and paprika over the onions.
- Generously sprinkle the shredded cheese over the seasoned onions.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Then, remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a crunchy topping, consider adding breadcrumbs before the final bake.