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Delicious Tennessee onions served as a crispy snack alternative to onion rings.

Tennessee Onions

Tennessee Onions are a cheesy twist on classic onion rings. These flavorful, baked onion rounds are perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Onion Mixture

  • 3-4 pieces Vidalia sweet onions, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds Use sweet onions for best flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pats
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano

For the Cheese Layer

  • 1 cup Italian blend cheese, finely shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Arrange the onion rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper without separating the rings.
  • Dot each round with pats of unsalted butter.
  • Season with salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
  • Layer generously with Italian blend cheese, followed by cheddar and Parmesan cheese.

Baking

  • Bake for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

For added flavor, you can experiment with different cheeses including pepper jack. Serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch or marinara. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Keyword Appetizers, Baked Onions, Cheesy Onion Rounds, Onion Rings, Tennessee Onions
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