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Tennessee Onions

A warm and comforting baked onion dish with a creamy cheese sauce that evokes nostalgia with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large sweet onions Use yellow or Vidalia for sweetness.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Freshly shredded cheddar melts better.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs give extra crunch.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Unsalted butter helps control salt.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a medium baking dish and set it aside.
  2. Peel and slice the onions into rings about 1/4-inch thick.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they soften and begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, cheddar, Parmesan, and a good pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  5. Fold the softened onions into the cream-and-cheese mixture until coated.
Baking
  1. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on top.
  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top turns golden and edges bubble.

Notes

If the onions are soggy, drain excess liquid before adding cheese to avoid a runny bake. For variations, stir in a teaspoon of smoked paprika or fresh thyme.