Irresistible Tennessee Onions Recipe Easy Cheesy Baked Dish
Tender, sweet onions baked under a blanket of creamy cheese—it’s comfort food at its finest. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings or indulgent weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Sweet onions (Vidalia or other sweet varieties), sliced into rings
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Mayonnaise
- Shredded cheese (mozzarella and Parmesan)
- Ritz crackers, crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice sweet onions into 1/4-inch thick rings and separate them into individual rings.
- Arrange the onion rings evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, and crushed Ritz crackers. Stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the onions before spreading the cheesy topping mixture evenly over them.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use sweet onions like Vidalia and slice them thickly to maintain texture. If the topping browns too quickly, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 17
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Tennessee Onions, Cheesy Baked Onions, Comfort Food, Easy Side Dish, Potluck Recipe