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Tennessee Onions

A classic Southern side dish made with sweet onions, melted cheese, and butter baked 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: 280

Ingredients
  

Onion Base
  • 4 large sweet onions sliced into thick rings
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a baking dish.
  2. Arrange sliced sweet onions evenly in the baking dish.
  3. Season onions with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
  4. Dot onions with butter pieces.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheeses evenly over the onions.
  6. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use sweet onions for best flavor. Serve hot.