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Message: [QUOTE="Alyssa Rivers, post: 9091"] [IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tennessee-onions.jpg[/IMG] If you’ve never had Tennessee onions, bless your heart! Sweet onions bake in butter and gooey cheese until they’re golden, bubbly, and downright sinful. The perfect side to complement [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/air-fryer-steak/']steak[/URL], [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/grilled-lemon-chicken/']chicken[/URL], [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/smash-burgers/']burgers[/URL], or your favorite BBQ. [IMG alt="Overhead shot of baked Tennessee onions in the baking dish. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tennessee-onions-1200x1799.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=1]The Side That Steals the Show[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Cheesy Perfection:[/B] A gooey mix of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan makes every bite rich and irresistible. [*][B]Sweet and Savory Flavor:[/B] The natural sweetness of baked onions meets buttery, seasoned goodness. [*][B]Effortless Comfort Food:[/B] Simple ingredients and minimal prep for a side that tastes like it took all day. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Tennessee Onion Ingredients[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IngredientsWithLabelsTennesseeOnions-1200x800.png[/IMG] [LIST] [*][B]Type of Onion:[/B] Use a sweet variety of onion for this dish. Sweet Vidalia onions, Walla Walla, Maui, or Texas sweet onions all work great. [*][B]How to Cut:[/B] Cut onions evenly into 1/4-inch slices, separate the rings so the onions get seasoned on all sides, and cook evenly. [*][B]Cheesy Goodness:[/B] I use a mix of cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan, but feel free to use your favorite cheeses. Gouda or Gruyère would be great in this! [/LIST] [HEADING=1]How to Make Tennessee Onions[/HEADING] If you love onions done right, these Tennessee onions are about to become your new go-to. They’re simple to make but feel totally indulgent. A little bit fancy, a lot delicious! If you enjoy this, you HAVE to try my [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/tennessee-onion-dip/']Tennessee Onion Dip[/URL]! [LIST=1] [*][B]Prep the Onions:[/B] Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a [URL='https://www.target.com/p/9-x13-rectangle-stoneware-baking-dish-figmint/-/A-89021782?preselect=87713420#lnk=sametab']9×13-inch baking dish[/URL] with non-stick cooking spray. Peel and slice 3 large sweet onions into ¼-inch thick slices. Separate the rings and place them in a large bowl. [*][B]Season:[/B] Sprinkle with garlic powder, [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/italian-seasoning/']Italian seasoning[/URL], kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Gently toss to combine. [*][B]Add Butter and Cheese:[/B] Place the onions in the baking dish and top with butter, cut into small pieces. Then, top with cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and shredded Parmesan cheese. [*][B]Bake:[/B] Cover the pan with aluminum [URL='https://www.target.com/p/reynolds-wrap-heavy-duty-aluminum-foil-130-sq-ft/-/A-47976048#lnk=sametab']foil[/URL] and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly. [/LIST] [IMG alt="Sliced onions seasoned in a bowl. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TennesseeOnions-1-1200x800.jpg[/IMG] [IMG alt="Seasoned onions spread out in a 9x13 baking dish. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TennesseeOnions-2-1200x814.jpg[/IMG] [IMG alt="Cheese spread over the top of the onions. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TennesseeOnions-3-1200x808.jpg[/IMG] [IMG alt="Aluminum foil wrapped over the top of the baking dish."]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TennesseeOnions-4-1200x712.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tennessee-onions-250x250.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/wprm_print/tennessee-onions'] Print[/URL] [HEADING=1]Tennessee Onions[/HEADING] Tennessee onions are sweet onions baked in butter and gooey cheese until golden, bubbly, and caramelized to perfection. Course Side Dish Cuisine American Keyword cheesy tennessee onions, tennessee onions, tennessee onions recipe Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 1 hour hour Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes Servings 8 servings Calories 217kcal Author [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/alyssa-rivers/']Alyssa Rivers[/URL] [HEADING=2]Ingredients[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]3 large sweet onions [*]4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces [*]1 teaspoon garlic powder [*]1 teaspoon [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/italian-seasoning/']Italian seasoning[/URL] [*]1 teaspoon kosher salt [*]½ teaspoon paprika [*]½ teaspoon black pepper [*]¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper [*]1 cup shredded cheddar cheese [*]1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese [*]½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Instructions[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Peel and slice 3 large sweet onions into ¼-inch thick slices. Separate the rings and place them in a large bowl. [*]Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Gently toss to combine. [*]Place the onions in the prepared baking dish and top with 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces. Layer 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over the onions. [*]Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Notes[/HEADING] [HEADING=3]Storing & Reheating[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Fridge:[/B] Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. [*][B]Reheating:[/B] Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 300ºF until hot. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Nutrition[/HEADING] Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 1mg [IMG alt="Close up of a scoop of Tennessee onions. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tennessee-onions-1-1200x1799.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=1]More Cozy Side Dish Recipes[/HEADING] If you loved this Tennessee onion side dish, I have more [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/side-dish-recipes/']sides[/URL] to share. Warm, comforting, and full of flavor, these go with just about any meal. Here are a few of my family’s favs! [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/funeral-potatoes/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/funeralpotatoes1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Side Dishes [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/funeral-potatoes/']The Best Funeral Potatoes[/URL][/HEADING] 1 hour 28 minutes [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/candied-sweet-potatoes/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/candied_sweet_potatoes2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Side Dishes [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/candied-sweet-potatoes/']3 Ingredient Candied Sweet Potatoes[/URL][/HEADING] 55 minutes [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/5-ingredient-corn-casserole/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cornbread-casserole.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Side Dishes [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/5-ingredient-corn-casserole/']5 Ingredient Corn Casserole[/URL][/HEADING] 50 minutes [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cheesy-zucchini-rice/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/zucchinirice-2-1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Side Dishes [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cheesy-zucchini-rice/']Cheesy Zucchini Rice[/URL][/HEADING] 25 minutes [/QUOTE]

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