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Tennessee Onion Casserole

Cultural Context

Tennessee Onion Casserole is a classic Southern dish that showcases the region's love for comfort food. It combines simple ingredients like onions and cheese into a rich, savory casserole, often served as a side dish at family gatherings and potlucks. This dish reflects the Southern tradition of using locally available ingredients to create hearty meals that bring people together.

SouthernUSside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 large onion chopped
2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
2 oz fiesta blend cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

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.

1

Chop one large onion into rings or chunks.

2

Mix 1/4 cup melted butter with spices: 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley.

3

Coat the chopped onions with the butter and spice mixture.

4

Layer some of the coated onions in a small baking dish.

5

Add a layer of shredded cheddar and fiesta blend cheese as a binder.

6

Add another layer of the coated onions on top.

7

Top with more fiesta blend cheese.

8

Cover the dish and bake in the oven at 350°F for 40 minutes.

9

Remove the cover and bake for an additional 30 minutes to brown.

10

Sprinkle smoked paprika on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking dishmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Onion CasseroleSouthern Onion Casserole

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