Tennessee Onions
If you’re looking for an easy side dish that always gets people asking for seconds, these Tennessee Onions are it. Made with sweet onions, melty cheese, and a simple seasoning blend, this dish bakes up soft, buttery, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for a any special dinner or just a cozy weeknight meal. The combination of cheddar cheese and smoked Gouda takes it over the top. Best of all, it comes together in just minutes before heading into the oven.
Yes! You can assemble everything in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Sweet onions like Vidalia onions work best because they soften and develop great flavor.
Absolutely. Try mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or even pepper jack for a little kick.
Not really. The cayenne pepper adds just a hint of warmth, but you can leave it out if needed.
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Ingredient Notes
- Sweet onions: These are the star of the dish and turn soft and slightly sweet as they bake.
- Garlic powder: Adds a simple, savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the onions.
- Dried thyme: Brings a light earthy flavor that complements the sweetness.
- Oregano: Adds a subtle herby note to balance everything out.
- Cayenne pepper: Gives just a tiny bit of heat to round out the flavors.
- Butter: Helps the onions cook down and adds richness.
- Smoked Gouda cheese: Melts beautifully and adds a slightly smoky flavor.
- Cheddar cheese: Adds that classic cheesy, gooey texture everyone loves.
- Fresh thyme: Optional, but adds a nice fresh finish before serving.
Tennessee Onions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the thick slices of sweet onions evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, dried thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over the onions. Place the butter pieces around the onions.
- Top with the smoked Gouda cheese and cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the onions are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving, if desired.
Tennessee Onions
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Ingredients
- 4 large sweet onions cut into thick slices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup butter cut into pieces
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Fresh thyme for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350° F and spray a 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray. Lay the onion slices over the bottom of the pan.
- Combine the garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper and sprinkle over the onions. Place the butter pieces around the onions.
- Sprinkle with the cheese and place in the oven.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the onions are tender.
Nutrition
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