Cheesy Tennessee Onions
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Discover the secret to irresistible Cheesy Tennessee Onions. Ready to elevate your comfort food game with this Southern classic?
- Author: Emily Cookson
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 sweet onions – ideally Vidalia, but any sweet variety is suitable
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Preheat the oven: Warm up your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the onions: Thinly slice the sweet Vidalia onions for optimal texture and flavor.
- Layer the dish: Spread the sliced onions evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish for a flavorful foundation.
- Add butter: Dot the onions with butter slices for creamy infusion as it melts.
- Combine cheese and herbs: Mix shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and herbs for rich, distributed flavors.
- Sprinkle cheese mixture: Top onions with cheese-herb mix for even melt and flavor coverage.
- Bake: Cook in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until edges bubble and top is golden.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool slightly for easier serving and enhanced taste.