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Tennessee Onions

A classic Southern side dish made with sweet onions baked in butter and melted cheese until tender and golden.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 4 sweet onions sliced into rings
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Spread sliced onions evenly in the dish.
  3. Drizzle melted butter over onions and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Top with shredded cheeses.
  5. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Best served hot. Use sweet onions for optimal flavor.