Description
Creamy, cheesy Tennessee Onions deliver southern comfort with layers of sweet onions and melted cheese. Rich flavors melt together, creating a simple side dish that will delight friends and family at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Peel and slice onions into uniform half-inch circular rings, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Create two separate preparation stations: one bowl for dry seasoning mixture containing flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; another bowl for wet ingredients mixing milk and egg until thoroughly combined.
- Establish a coating technique by individually dipping each onion ring first into egg mixture, then thoroughly dredging in seasoned flour mixture, gently shaking off excess flour coating.
- Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper, strategically arranging coated onion rings without overcrowding to ensure crisp texture, maintaining space between rings.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and bake onion rings for 22-24 minutes, rotating sheet midway to guarantee uniform golden-brown coloration and crispy exterior.
- Remove baking sheet from oven, generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese across rings, returning to oven for additional 4-5 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops slight bubbling.
- Transfer Tennessee onion rings immediately to serving platter, allowing minimal cooling time to maintain optimal crispness and temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh, sweet onions like Vidalia for the best flavor and texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or smoked Gouda for unique taste profiles.
- Pat onion rings completely dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy breading.
- Allow baking sheet to preheat in the oven for extra crunch on the bottom of the onion rings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 451 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg