Finding great-tasting side dishes can be hard. These gourmet-tasting Tennessee Onions are the perfect side dish to impress guests and family. Sweet Vidalia onions are roasted to perfection and topped with mild and sharp cheddar and Gouda cheese for the perfect cheesy touch!
Ingredients For Tennessee Onions
- Cooking spray
- Vidalia onions
- Garlic powder
- Dried basil
- Parsley flakes
- Dried oregano
- Mustard powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- Unsalted butter
- Smoked Gouda cheese
How To Make One-Dish Tennessee Onions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray.
- Combine the dried herbs, garlic powder, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the sliced onions in a bowl and sprinkle the spice mix over them. Toss to coat and place them in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on top, place the butter over the cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 40 mins. Remove the foil and bake for 30 minutes more or until the cheese is slightly brown and crispy.
What Type Of Onions Should I Use?
Sweet Vidalia onions are recommended, but you can use other sweet onions like Walla Walla or Texas Sweet.
How Should I Slice The Onions?
Onions should be sliced into ¼-inch thick slices. Try to slice them all the same thickness so they cook evenly. You can use a mandolin if your knife skills are not perfect.
Can I Prepare This Dish In Advance?
You can assemble the casserole, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to bake. You can keep in in the fridge for up to a day. Add 10 more minutes to the baking time if you are baking them cold from the fridge.
How Should I Store Leftovers?
You can place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

One-Dish Tennessee Onions
Equipment
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- 9x13-inch casserole dish
- Cheese grater
- Oven
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 3 large Vidalia onions (about 2 ½ lb), sliced to ¼-inch thickness
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp butter, sliced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, freshly shredded
- 1 cup Gouda, freshly shredded
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a large sheet of foil with cooking spray so it doesn't stick to the cheese.
- Combine the dried herbs, garlic powder, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the sliced onions in a bowl and sprinkle the spice mix over them. Toss to coat and place them in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the onions, place butter slices on top, cover with foil and bake for 40 mins. Remove the foil and bake for 30 minutes more or until the cheese is slightly brown and crispy.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicken Alfredo Bake
1. What Cheeses Can I Use?
are recommended for this recipe because they are great melting cheeses. If you can’t find Gouda, you can use any other good melty cheese of your choice.
2. Can I Make This Less Spicy?
Yes, you can! If you don’t like spicy food don’t add the red pepper flakes or add less.
3. What Do I Do If The Casserole Seems Too Watery?
If you want to ensure the onions don’t turn out watery, you can salt them and place them in a colander for about 30 minutes to draw out the excess water.
4. How Do I Know When the Casserole Is Done?
The casserole is done when the onions are tender and the top is crispy and golden. This takes about 70 minutes.
5. Is There A Quicker Way to Prepare The Onions?
To slice the onions quickly, you can use a mandolin. This makes it easy to achieve a uniform width as well.
6. What’s The Best Way To Serve Tennessee Onions?
Tennessee onions are a great side dish for steak or chicken or as a topping for burgers and sandwiches.
Dallas Henderson
Monday 30th of December 2024