If you love onion rings, you\u2019ll go crazy for this Tennessee Onions recipe! Thinly sliced sweet onions are smothered in a rich, cheesy, buttery sauce and baked until golden and bubbly. This dish is even better than classic fried onion rings\u2014so flavorful, tender, and irresistible! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a side for grilled meats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients
3 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Texas Sweet work best)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 cup mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp garlic powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp paprika<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp dried thyme (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Onions
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peel the onions and slice them into \u00bc-inch thick rounds. Separate the rings gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Layer the Onions & Butter
In a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish, arrange the onion rings in an even layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Place thin pats of butter evenly over the onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Mix the Cheesy Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and thyme (if using).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spread this mixture evenly over the onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Add the Cheeses
Sprinkle cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Bake to Perfection
Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Garnish & Serve
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving \u2013 Approx. \u00bd cup)
Calories Total Fat Carbs Protein
320 kcal 28g 10g 8g
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on ingredient brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips & Variations
Extra Crunch: Add a \u00bd cup crushed Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs on top before baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spicy Kick: Mix in \u00bd tsp cayenne pepper or diced jalape\u00f1os for heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bacon Lovers: Top with crumbled bacon before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe
\u2714 Creamy, cheesy, and buttery\u2014way better than fried onion rings!
\u2714 Easy to make with simple ingredients.
\u2714 Perfect for gatherings\u2014always a crowd-pleaser!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try this Tennessee Onions recipe today, and you\u2019ll never look at onion rings the same way again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you love onion rings, you\u2019ll go crazy for this Tennessee Onions recipe! Thinly sliced sweet onions are smothered in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14950,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14949","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n