Description
Make your next dinner unforgettable with these Cheesy Baked Tennessee Onions. This easy recipe turns simple sweet onions into a bubbling, golden-brown delight that’s full of Southern charm and flavor. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner side, cozy comfort food, or easy recipe ideas for holidays or potlucks, this dish delivers. It’s one of those savory, cheesy, irresistible food ideas that hits every note—creamy, crispy, and heartwarming. It’s the kind of quick bake you’ll turn to again and again.
Ingredients
4 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Walla Walla), peeled and thickly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Optional: a sprinkle of Parmesan or Gruyère
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice onions into ½-inch rings and gently separate.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions for 5-7 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish or skillet and arrange onion rings in spirals.
- Sprinkle thyme and stuff with cheese blend; dot with butter.
- Drizzle heavy cream evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for 15-20 minutes more until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish