Pioneer Woman Tennessee Onions Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Tennessee Onions recipe is a cheesy and savory recipe, which is made with sweet onions and cheddar cheese. It’s an ideal side dish, ready in about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Pioneer Woman Tennessee Onions Recipe Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 2 1/2 lb. sweet onions (about 3 large onions), sliced crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick slices and separated into rings
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup salted butter, cut into 1/4-in.-thick pieces
• 4 oz. mild Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 4 oz. smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

How To Make Pioneer Woman Tennessee Onions Recipe

1. Prep Oven and Onions: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Separate the sliced onions into rings and place them in a large bowl.
2. Season the Onions: In a small bowl, whisk together the thyme, parsley, garlic salt, oregano, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the onion rings and toss well to coat them evenly.
3. Assemble the Dish: Spread the seasoned onions in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Dot the top evenly with the pieces of butter.
4. Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar and smoked Gouda cheese over the onions. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until the onions are tender. You can remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking if you want the cheese to brown slightly.

Recipe Tips

• How do you get the onions to cook evenly? Slicing the onions into a consistent 1/4-inch thickness is key. This ensures that all the onion rings become tender at the same rate.
• Can I use different cheeses? Yes, this recipe is very flexible. While the smoked Gouda adds a wonderful smoky flavor, you could substitute it with Gruyère, Monterey Jack, or just use all Cheddar if you prefer.
• How can I make this dish spicier? To increase the heat, you can add a bit more cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix. For a different kind of spice, you could also layer some thinly sliced jalapeños among the onions.
• Can I prepare this ahead of time? Absolutely. You can assemble the entire dish, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. You may need to add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if it’s going into the oven cold.

What To Serve With Tennessee Onions

This savory, cheesy onion bake is a fantastic side dish for a variety of main courses:

• Grilled steak or pork chops
• Roasted chicken
• A holiday meal, alongside ham or turkey
• BBQ ribs or brisket

How To Store Tennessee Onions

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container or covered with foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Tennessee Onions Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 198 kcal
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 9g
• Sodium: 450mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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Pioneer Woman Tennessee Onions Recipe

Recipe by MarryCourse: Side DishCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Calories

198

kcal

A savory Southern-style bake layering sweet onions with gooey cheddar and smoky Gouda cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb. sweet onions, sliced into rings

• 1 tsp. dried thyme

• 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes

• 1 tsp. garlic salt

• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard

• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

• 1/4 cup salted butter, in pieces

• 4 oz. mild Cheddar cheese, shredded

• 4 oz. smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, toss the onion rings with all the dried seasonings until evenly coated.
• Spread the seasoned onions in the prepared dish.
• Dot the top with pieces of butter.
• Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar and Gouda cheese over the onions.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until the onions are tender.

Notes

• Even Slices: For consistent cooking, try to slice the onions to a uniform thickness.
• Cheese Swaps: Feel free to substitute other good melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or Gruyère.
• Spice it Up: For more heat, add an extra pinch of cayenne or layer in some sliced jalapeños.
• Make Ahead: This dish can be fully assembled and refrigerated a day in advance before baking.