Description
A cheesy, buttery casserole of sweet onions baked until tender and melty—perfect as a side or topping.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 large sweet onions (Vidalia or similar), sliced into 1/4‑inch rounds and separated into rings
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pats
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish with non‑stick spray.
- Peel onions and slice crosswise into ¼‑inch rounds. Separate rings (leave 2‑3 rings attached if needed).
- Arrange onion rings evenly in baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk salt, garlic powder, oregano, mustard, and cayenne. Sprinkle over onions and gently toss.
- Dot onions with butter pats evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar over onions, then top with Parmesan.
- Cover dish with foil and bake 35–40 min until onions are tender and cheese is melted.
- Uncover and bake another 5–10 min until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot (or warm); delicious on its own or as a topping for burgers, grilled meats, sandwiches.
Notes
- Use sweet Vidalia onions for best flavor; Walla Walla or Texas Sweet work too.
- Ensure onion rings are separated for even cooking.
- Add ½ cup water before covering to help steam and soften onions.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre‑shredded.
- Leftovers keep up to 3 days in fridge; reheat at 350 °F until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg