𝐵𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑠𝑦 𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑂𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠

𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑂𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

2 large sweet onions, sliced into rings 🧅
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 🧀
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 🧀
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Dish: 🧈🧅
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 🔥 and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Slice 2 large sweet onions 🧅 into thick rings and separate them. Sweet onions like Vidalia work best for this dish because they become tender and caramelized as they bake. Spread the onion rings evenly in the prepared baking dish.

2. Layer the Cheeses: 🧀🧅
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese 🧀 and 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese 🧀. These cheeses will melt beautifully over the onions, creating a rich, bubbly top layer. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the onion rings, making sure to cover the onions completely for a perfectly cheesy, golden finish.

3. Add the Seasoning: 🌿🧂🧄
In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of melted butter 🧈, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 🧄, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme 🌿, and season with salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️. Drizzle the seasoned butter mixture evenly over the onions and cheese, ensuring that the onions are coated in the rich, buttery seasoning. The garlic and thyme will infuse the dish with deep, savory flavors.

4. Bake the Tennessee Onions: 🔥🍽️
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes ⏲️, or until the onions are tender, and the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly. The onions will soften and caramelize, while the cheese will form a gooey, slightly crispy top. Keep an eye on the dish during the last few minutes of baking to ensure the cheese doesn’t over-brown.

5. Garnish and Serve: 🌿🍽️
Once the Tennessee Onions are baked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley 🌿 for a pop of color and freshness. Serve this cheesy, savory dish as a comforting side to your favorite Southern meals, or enjoy it on its own as a flavorful snack. This dish is sure to impress with its creamy, cheesy goodness! 😋

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟰𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟮𝟳𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟲

~ 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒔