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Tennessee Onion Recipe

Tennessee Onion Recipe: A Culinary Delight

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern American
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • Fresh Onions: 4 large sweet onions such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons 1/2 stick

Seasoning Mix:

  • Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried Thyme: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon

Cheese:

  • Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup

Instructions
 

Preparing The Onions

  • Preparing the onions is an art. Start by slicing them evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Caramelize the onions slowly in butter over medium heat.
  • This process brings out their natural sugars, resulting in a golden-brown color and a sweet, complex flavor profile.

Layering The Flavors

  • Once your onions are caramelized, it’s time to layer the flavors. Sprinkle your seasoning mix evenly over the onions, allowing the spices to meld with the caramelized sweetness.
  • Then, add a generous layer of grated cheese, perfectly balancing the onions’ sweetness and the cheese’s savory depth.

Baking To Perfection

  • Transfer your onion mixture to a baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. This step melts the cheese and allows all the flavors to come together harmoniously.
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