Name: Tennessee Onion Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8bservings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb. Sweet Onions; 1 tsp. dried Thyme; 1 tsp. dried Parsley Flakes; 1 tsp. Garlic Salt; 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano; 1/2 tsp. Dry Mustard; 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 cup Salted Butter; 4 oz. mild Cheddar Cheese (about 1 cup); 4 oz. smoked Gouda Cheese (about 1 cup); Cooking Spray or Butter (for greasing the baking dish)

Onions are the backbone of soups, pasta dishes, and casseroles. They are also served raw on burgers, sandwiches, and salads. But have you ever tried baking the onion with some cheese topping? If not, gather the ingredients right now and join us on the culinary adventure of making a delicious Tennessee onion recipe with just three basic ingredients i.e. onions, butter and cheese, and some spices.

What’s in the Tennessee Onion Recipe?

The main ingredients of the Tennessee Onion recipe are onion, butter, and cheese. The recipe also uses some herbs and spices to boost the flavor of the dish.

Ingredients for Tennessee Onion Recipe

Here are all the ingredients you need for the Tennessee Onion recipe:

Sweet Onions (dice the onions into 1/4-in.-thick slices and separate the rings)

Dried Thyme

Dried Parsley Flakes

Garlic Salt

Dried Oregano

Dry Mustard

Cayenne Pepper

Salted Butter (slice the butter into 1/4-in.-thick pieces)

Mild Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

Smoked Gouda Cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Here are four easy steps for making a Tennessee Onion recipe:

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your microwave oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease your baking dish with butter or coat with cooking spray.

Season the Sweet Onions

Place the onion rings in a bowl and sprinkle spices (parsley, garlic salt, thyme, mustard, oregano, and cayenne pepper.) Mix gently to coat evenly.

Arrange the onion rings in the greased baking dish.

Add Toppings

Arrange the butter slices over the onion rings.

Sprinkle the shredded Gouda and cheddar cheese.

Bake the Onions

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until the onions are soft and the cheese melts. Serve hot! Happy Eating!

Additional Notes

Separate the onion rings properly.

Try to use the best quality cheese for authentic taste and flavor.

Serve the Tennessee Onions as a side dish with hamburgers or steak or as a “burger option” for your vegetarian fellows.

Nutritional Facts

Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 81
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 282mg
Potassium: 128mg
Carbohydrates: 6g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 9g
Vitamin A: 285IU
Vitamin C: 4mg
Calcium: 263mg
Iron: 0.4mg

Tennessee Onion Recipe

Author: Tim Baker Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Side Dish

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: 5 minutesTotal time: 55 minutesServings:8 servingsCalories:150 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

The main ingredients of the Tennessee Onion recipe are onion, butter, and cheese. The recipe also uses some herbs and spices to boost the flavor of the dish.