Tennessee Onions (Print version)
Sweet onion rings baked with butter, seasonings, and three cheeses until soft, golden, and bubbling.
# Ingredients:
For the onions
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3 lb (1.4 kg) sweet onions, preferably Vidalia
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6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, thinly sliced, plus more for the dish
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the cheese topping
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1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup (115 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Peel the onions and slice them into 1/4-inch rings. Separate the rings gently and spread them evenly in the prepared dish.
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Sprinkle the onions with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Dot the butter slices evenly over the top.
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Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes, until the onions have softened and released their juices.
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Remove the foil. Sprinkle cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan evenly over the onions. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
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Bake uncovered for 18-22 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and browned in spots. Rest for 10 minutes, then finish with parsley and serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot after a 10-minute rest.
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Slice onions evenly so they soften at the same rate.
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If the covered onions release excess liquid, spoon off a little before adding cheese.