Tennessee Onions with Cheese

Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

3 to 4 Vidalia sweet onions, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds, rings kept intact

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 even pats

→ Seasonings

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

→ Cheese Blend

1 cup Italian blend cheese, finely shredded (Mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, Provolone)

1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Ensure oven rack is positioned in the center. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray for easy release and cleanup.

Peel Vidalia onions and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds, ensuring rings remain intact. Evenly lay onion rounds across the base of the prepared dish. Sprinkle evenly with salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

Arrange butter pats over the surface of the seasoned onions for even melting and flavor. Evenly sprinkle Italian blend cheese and cheddar cheese over the onions. Top with a final layer of Parmesan cheese.

Place baking dish in oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbling, and onions are fork-tender.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes:

Use Vidalia or other sweet onions for a milder, more caramelized flavor when baked.