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Tennessee Onions

A classic Southern side dish made with sweet onions baked in butter and layers of melted cheese until tender and bubbly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 sweet onions thickly sliced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and grease baking dish.
  2. Arrange onion slices evenly in dish.
  3. Season onions and add butter.
  4. Top with shredded cheeses.
  5. Bake covered, then uncovered until bubbly.
  6. Rest briefly, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Sweet onions are essential for best flavor.