If you don’t already have a favorite onion side dish, get ready to meet a brand new one because there’s no way you won’t fall in love with this incredible dish. It’s made with Vidalia onions, or whichever variety of sweet onions is available where you are, plus three kinds of cheese, herbs, and butter.
It’s the kind of side dish that pairs with just about everything, whether you’re digging into a rack of ribs, a juicy T-bone steak or juicy grilled chicken. Along with being a palate-pleaser (not to mention a crowd-pleaser) this is a very attractive dish with the spiral-shaped onions and pop of color from the fresh herbs.
It’s also a lovely recipe if you’re having a buffet or cookout because, trust us, everybody is going to want at least one serving of these incredibly juicy Tennessee onions!
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
These sweet, juicy and cheesy onions make a wonderful side dish. The recipe is super-easy and the result is well worth it.
How to Serve It:
Pair these with any kind of meat or poultry as a side dish or use it to top burgers or hot dogs.
Ingredients needed:
- Vidalia (sweet) onions
- Dried oregano
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded Italian blend cheese
- Shredded parmesan cheese
How to make Tennessee Onions:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2. Clean and peel the onions, and cut into ¼-inch rounds across the middle before separating them into rings.
Step 3. Put the onion in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish and season with garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Step 4. Cut the butter into about 8 cubes and dot them evenly across the onions.
Step 5. Sprinkle the Italian and cheddar alternately over the onions.
Step 6. Add the parmesan on top.
Step 7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and turning golden brown, then serve right away.
There’s no such thing as knowing too many great side dish recipes, and this is definitely one of the most delicious sides out there! It’s simple to prepare and goes with just about everything. And make double – this always disappears fast.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and reheat it later if you want.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Warm them back up by giving them about 10 minutes in a 350 degrees F oven.
Variations and Substitutions:
If you can’t get Vidalia onions where you are, you can substitute Maui sweet onions or Walla Walla.
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Tennessee Onions
These sweet, juicy and cheesy onions make a wonderful side dish. The recipe is super-easy and the result is well worth it.
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 3 or 4 Vidalia (sweet) onions
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Clean and peel the onions, and cut into ¼-inch rounds across the middle before separating them into rings.
- Put the onion in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish and season with garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
- Cut the butter into about 8 cubes and dot them evenly across the onions.
- Sprinkle the Italian and cheddar alternately over the onions.
- Add the parmesan on top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and turning golden brown, then serve right away.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
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