I Upgraded My Tennessee Onion Casserole… and WOW 😱

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein, while milk is more budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Chop up the onions thinly.

Pre-grease aluminum bread pans with oil.

Layer the chopped onions in the pans.

Mix the spice mixture (garlic, oregano, mustard powder, dried parsley, pepper) and pour over the onions, coating them.

Add a small layer of fiesta blend cheese on top of the onions.

Add the remaining onions on top of the cheese layer.

Prepare a cheese sauce with butter and mix in the same spice mixture.

Add diced ham to the cheese sauce and mix well.

Combine the cheese sauce with the onions in the second pan.

Top with sharp cheddar cheese and sprinkle with smoked paprika.

Cover the pans with aluminum foil tented to prevent sticking.

Bake for 30 minutes covered, then 30 minutes uncovered.

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