Description
Cheesy Baked Vidalia Onions bring Southern comfort to your dinner table with a luxurious blend of sweet onions and melted cheese. Creamy, golden-brown, and irresistibly rich, these onions promise a delightful side dish that will charm guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 sweet Vidalia onions
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Cooking Fat:
- 4 tablespoons (¼ cup or 56 grams) butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and coat a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Carefully remove the outer papery skin from the Vidalia onions, slice them into uniform 0.25-inch (0.6 centimeters) rounds, and gently separate the individual rings to create an even layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly distribute garlic powder, kosher salt, and dried oregano over the onion rings, using gentle circular motions to ensure complete and consistent seasoning.
- Slice the unsalted butter into eight equal pieces and strategically place them across the seasoned onion layer, allowing for even melting and flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle the Italian cheese blend and sharp cheddar cheese over the buttered onions, creating a comprehensive cheese coverage that will melt and integrate with the other ingredients.
- Generously top the cheese layer with grated Parmesan cheese, which will provide a rich, crispy golden crust during baking.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, monitoring until the cheese transforms into a bubbly, golden-brown surface with slightly criped edges.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the onions to rest for 2-3 minutes, then serve immediately while the cheese remains warm and deliciously melted.
Notes
- Vidalia onions provide a naturally sweet, mellow flavor that transforms this simple side dish into a gourmet experience.
- Layering multiple cheeses creates a rich, complex taste profile with creamy and sharp notes that complement the tender onions.
- Precise cutting of ¼-inch rounds ensures even cooking and helps the onions absorb seasonings consistently throughout the dish.
- Low-temperature baking at 350°F allows the onions to caramelize slowly, developing deep, sweet undertones without burning.
- Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top contributes a golden, crispy crust that adds delightful textural contrast to the soft onion base.
- Serving immediately after baking guarantees the most intense cheese pull and maximum flavor enjoyment for everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 342 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg