Description
Cheesy Tennessee Onions are the ultimate comfort food, featuring golden, crispy onions enveloped in a rich, gooey layer of melted cheese. This crowd-pleaser transforms any gathering into a culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia)
- 1 cup aged cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and slice the onions into thin rings.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add sliced onions; sauté until translucent and golden brown (about 15 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer caramelized onions to a baking dish; top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg