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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
  • Total Time: 55–65 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side dish / condiment
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cheesy, buttery casserole of sweet onions baked until tender and melty—perfect as a side or topping.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 34 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish with non‑stick spray.
  2. Peel onions and slice crosswise into ¼‑inch rounds. Separate rings (leave 2‑3 rings attached if needed).
  3. Arrange onion rings evenly in baking dish.
  4. In a bowl, whisk salt, garlic powder, oregano, mustard, and cayenne. Sprinkle over onions and gently toss.
  5. Dot onions with butter pats evenly.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar over onions, then top with Parmesan.
  7. Cover dish with foil and bake 35–40 min until onions are tender and cheese is melted.
  8. Uncover and bake another 5–10 min until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. 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